Man seriously assaulted in Govan

Detectives in Glasgow are appealing for information following a serious assault in Govan.

The incident happened around 3am on Sunday, 19 July, 2026, in the Rathlin Street area, where a corrosive substance was thrown over a 50-year-old man. He was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.

The suspect is described as a white male, aged in his late thirties to early forties, around 5ft11 in height and of medium build. He had dark brown/black hair which was curly at the top and shorter at the sides.

Detective Constable Mark Garner said: “We believe this was a targeted incident and we are asking anyone who was in the area at the time, saw what happened or heard a disturbance, to get in touch.

“I am also asking anyone who has private CCTV or doorbell footage in the area to review this for anything which may assist our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0660 of Sunday, 19 July, 2026.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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