A man was "seriously injured" after an assault in the South Side of Glasgow on Sunday morning. 

The 24-year-old is being treated for lacerations to his back but his condition is currently considered stable.

He was walking with his female partner on Fieldhead Drive at around 12.10am when they were approached by a man in his twenties who assaulted the 24-year-old.

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Emergency services were rushed to the scene following the assault and the injured man was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment. 

Police are appealing for information about the assault. 

The suspect is described as white, aged between 20 and 30, around 6ft 2ins tall and is of slim build. 

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He was wearing a black tracksuit and has short dark hair. 

Detective Constable Paul Hendry of Govan Police Station said: “I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of Fieldhead Road and Bonnyrigg Drive shortly after midnight on Sunday morning, who saw this incident take place, or who has any information that may assist our investigation to contact officers through 101 quoting reference number 0131 of 23rd February."