A man was hospitalised with a serious head injury after an attack in Bishopbriggs. 

The 39-year-old was seriously assaulted at 12.05am on Sunday morning on Auchinairn Road, near its junction with Woodhill Road.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and the man was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary. 

Officers are now appealing for witnesses to the incident.

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Detective Constable Holly Canning, from Maryhill Police Office, said: "Our enquires are ongoing to establish more information on the circumstances surrounding this incident and to trace the men responsible.

"We are viewing CCTV footage that has been gathered from the local area to assist us with this investigation.  

"Any witnesses to this incident, or anyone with information that may assist our enquiry should contact Maryhill Police Office through 101, quoting reference number 0041 of 9 August.  Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."