Man, 50, left with serious injuries after being doused with 'corrosive substance' in UK city

Man, 50, left with serious injuries after being doused with 'corrosive substance' in UK city Police have asked for help in finding the suspect involved in the attack, who has been described as a white male, aged in his late thirties to early forties, around 5ft11 in height and of medium build A 50-year-old man has been left with serious injuries after a corrosive substance was thrown over him in a UK city. The man was attacked in the Rathlin Street area of Govan, Glasgow at around 3am on Sunday, July 19. He was taken to hospital for treatment. The incident is believed to have been targeted and detectives are appealing for information after the attack. The suspect is described as a white male, aged in his late thirties to early forties, around 5ft11 in height and of medium build. He had dark brown/black hair which was curly at the top and shorter at the sides. "We believe this was a targeted incident and we are asking anyone who was in the area at the time, saw what happened or heard a disturbance, to get in touch," said Detective Constable Mark Garner. "I am also asking anyone who has private CCTV or doorbell footage in the area to review this for anything which may assist our enquiries." Those with information are asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0660 of Sunday, July 19, 2026. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.