Man hospitalised after being assaulted near Glasgow Forge

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A man was hospitalised after being assaulted near the Forge shopping centre.

999 crews were called to Duke Street in the East End around 1.45pm on Tuesday, October 21, following reports of the incident.

The force confirmed that a man was taken to the Royal Infirmary and has been released since.

A video on social media showed the large police presence in the area, shortly after the attack.

Residents claimed the man had been stabbed, however, Police Scotland did not confirm this detail.

Instead, a spokesperson said "his injuries were consistent with a sharp object having been used".


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A spokesperson said: "Around 1.45pm on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, police received a report of a man assaulted in Duke Street, near to the Forge at Parkhead, Glasgow.

"He was treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary before being released.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

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