A man is recovering in hospital after being attacked and robbed in Knightswood.
The 51-year-old man was targeted by two men on Alderman Road at Polnoon Avenue around 7.30pm on Monday.
The thugs robbed their victim of his mobile phone and a three figure sum of cash.
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Emergency services were called to the scene and the man was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he is being treated for serious injuries.
A spokeswoman for Police Scotland, said: "Officers and checking CCTV and enquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible."
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A post circulating on social media has suggested that the man was leaving the Lloyds pharmacy when he was approached by a "youth" who carried out the attack.
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