Police appeal after Royal Exchange Square serious assault

One man was hospitalised after the incident

Royal Exchange Square cordoned off by police
Author: Molly TulettPublished 4th Oct 2026

A 21 year old man has been treated in hospital after a serious assault in Glasgow city centre.

Police were called Royal Exchange Square around 3.05am on Sunday 4 October, to a “disturbance” involving a group of men.

The square and parts of Queen Street remain closed off, and forensic teams were sent to the scene.

Police appeal

Detective Inspector Stephen Greenshields of CID said: “I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the assault to come forward.

“We are carrying out a review of CCTV in the area and would appeal to anyone with any mobile phone footage or motorists who have dash-cam to get in touch, you may have captured something that can assist our investigation.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0494 of 4 October 2026.”

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