Police release image of dog thieves tried to steal during stabbing in Glasgow park

The dog that was targeted during the attack

Detectives have released the picture of a dog that was targeted during an attempted murder in a Glasgow park.

A 29-year-old dog walker was stabbed in Maryhill by two men who tried to steal his pet around 7am on Tuesday.

The man was walking his black Cane Corso dog in Dawsholm Park when he was approached by two other men who tried to take his dog off him.

Polie allege the pair had then stabbed the dog walker before running off in the direction of Dawsholm Road.

Dawsholm Park in Glasgow where the attack took place

The victim was taken by ambulance to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he is being treated for stab wounds. Hospital staff has described his condition as serious.

The one-year-old dog named Beau was not hurt.

Officers have released an image of him as they continue to appeal for witnesses to the incident.