A MAN was brutally assaulted during a horror attack at a taxi rank in Glasgow.

Officers say the incident took place on George Square in the city centre on Sunday, January 28, at around 4.30am.

During the disturbance, a 41-year-old man was waiting at a taxi rank when another man punched him in the face, causing him to fall to the ground.

Following that, the man was rushed to hospital for treatment of a head injury.

He was then discharged.

Now, detectives are appealing for witnesses following the serious assault.

Constable Martin Howie, of Greater Glasgow CID, said: “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and I am appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the assault and who hasn’t already spoke to officers to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting incident reference 0730 of January 28.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111