A 16-year-old has been left seriously injured after a serious assault in Glasgow.

The teenager was in between Kings Park Avenue and Castlemilk Road when he got involved in an altercation with two men who were in possession of weapons.

The victim was assaulted before running to an address in Montford Avenue where emergency services were called.

Police are appealing for information following the incident which took place at around 9.50pm on Friday.

The boy was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment to his injuries and was released on Saturday morning

Detective sergeant Martin McKendrick from Cambuslang CID said: "Enquiries are at an early stage to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and officers are currently checking CCTV and speaking to people living locally.

"I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of Kings Park Avenue and Castlemilk Road last night, who may have witnessed an altercation or anything else suspicious, to please come forward.

"In particular, I would like to speak to the person who called 101 to report that they saw two males in possession of weapons in the area.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Cambuslang CID via 101 and quote incident number 4445 of Friday 3rd November 2017.

"Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence."