A man suffered a serious facial injury in an unprovoked gang attack in Glasgow city centre.

The 38-year-old was walking with a friend, also 38, on Sauchiehall Street after a night out when they are attacked by a group of teenagers at 12.15am on Thursday.

Both men were taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, with one being released soon after.

The other is still being treated for "significant" injuries that could lead to scarring and medics have described his condition as stable.

Police are checking CCTV in the area and appealing for information on the "vicious attack" near Cambridge Street.

The five male and female attackers are all around 18 and all have slim builds.

One of the gang is described as a black male who was wearing dark clothing at the time of the assault, two were white men, one wearing a checked shirt with a dark jacket and the other wearing a black puffa jacket and a back-to-front black baseball cap.

The fourth attacker is described as a black female who was wearing a leather jacket and dark trousers and the second female was mixed race and wearing a black jacket, grey T-shirt and dark jeans. She was also carrying a white shoulder bag.

Detective inspector David MacGregor, who is leading the investigation, said: "The two men were walking on in the direction of Charing Cross and the group spoke to them as they passed but they then turned on both men and assaulted them.

"The attack was vicious leaving one of the men with a serious facial injury which may lead to scarring.

"Officers are currently checking CCTV in the area, however, there were a number of people in the street at the time who I am sure saw what happened. I would appeal to them, or indeed anyone with information, to contact us."

Anyone with any information should call Greater Glasgow CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.