A MAN was stabbed during a rugby game in a park. 

The 39-year-old was rushed to hospital with stab wounds after an altercation broke out during a game of rugby in Dawsholm Park.

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Officers said that a group of young men had gathered to play an informal game of rugby on Saturday, June 20 near to the entrance at Ilay Road in North Glasgow. 

He was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after the incident at around 5.30pm yesterday. 

Detective Sergeant Murray Rolley said: “We know there were various members of the public in the park around the time of the incident and I am appealing for anyone with information to contact us.

"Maybe you saw the game of rugby or the group of males, playing or running off.

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"Any small piece of information could be vital to us as we piece together the circumstances.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.