A woman was approached from behind and struck on the back of her head and shoulder with a weapon in Glasgow.

The 39 year-old was walking along Closeburn Street in Possilpark at around 2.30pm on Saturday when the serious assault took place.

The woman was taken Glasgow Royal Infirmary where she is being treated for a laceration to her shoulder, with hospital staff describing her condition as serious.

The only description of the man responsible is that he was wearing a dark grey tracksuit.

Detective constable Mark Milroy from Maryhill Police Office is appealing for any witnesses or anyone who has information about the incident to contact his office through 101 quoting reference number 2390 of August 19.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.