A man is in hospital after being stabbed in the back and leg during an attempted murder in Glasgow.

The 24-year-old was walking along Sword Street, in the city's east end, at 1.25am on Thursday when he was attacked by two men.

He was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary with stab wounds and is in a serious but stable condition.

Constable Eilidh Marshall said: "I'm appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the assault to get in touch.

"If you have any information about the identity of the two men responsible I would urge you to contact me at Shettleston police office."

If you have any information, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.