A Glasgow lawyer and former councillor has reportedly been attacked at his office.

It is understood Muhammad Shoaib, a former SNP and Labour councillor, was taken to hospital after the alleged incident in Victoria Road on Wednesday afternoon.

He stood as an Alba candidate in the Glasgow council elections in May this year, for the Pollokshields ward.

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A statement from Alex Salmond, Alba party leader, said: “ALBA Party are honoured to have the support of Scots Asians.

“Their commitment in helping to build a better Scotland for everyone should be welcomed and cherished by all. We are deeply upset with the news of the attack on Muhammad Shoaib.

“The Convener of Scots Asians for ALBA has been in touch and I have offered Mr Shoaib the full support of our Party. ALBA stands for Scotland and the Scots Asian community are integral to our country.

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“We stand with Muhammad and his community now and always, and hope the police use all powers available to them in relation to this incident and in reassuring members of the community”.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called around 2.45pm on Wednesday, September 21, to a report of a disturbance in the Victoria Road area of Glasgow.

“Emergency services attended and a 69-year-old man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment.

“A 35-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He is expected to appear at court on Thursday.”