The daughter of a man murdered in a Glasgow street on Christmas Day has paid tribute to her father.
Locally named Thomas Roberts, 43, of Lambhill, Glasgow was targeted in a violent attack on Ashgill Road, Saracen in the early hours of Christmas morning.
He had been out walking a dog with a friend when the attack happened.
He was rushed to hospital with serious injuries where he died a short time later.
Daughter Brooklyn posted a picture of her father and paid tribute to him.
She wrote: "Worst news was waking up on christmas morning to find out my dad had been found dead outside late this morning.
All i can say is heaven has gained another angel, i love you so much dad fly high."
Police were called to a disturbance in the back courts of Ashgill Road at approximately 4am.
The victim was found with serious injuries and was rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary Hospital.
A 50-year-old man was also injured in the incident and in hospital where his condition is described as stable.
Police have appealed for witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of the incident.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Livingstone, senior investigating officer, said: "This was a violent attack on two men in the early hours of Christmas Day, which has sadly culminated in the death of a 43-year-old man.
"I would like to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of Ashgill Road at the time of the incident to come forward.
"This area is highly residential, and I am confident that there will be people who may have heard the disturbance or who may have witnessed it that we haven't yet spoken to.
"I would urge these people to speak to police. A man has lost his life following a sustained attack on Christmas Day, and his family and friends have been left shattered."
He added: "Understandably, local residents in the area will be shocked and concerned however I would like to take this opportunity to reassure them that we are working hard to identify who is responsible.
"We have additional police officers in the area to provide reassurance and I would ask anyone with concerns to speak to an officer.
"Anyone with information can speak to officers at the Major Investigations teams via 101, or alternatively, they can call CRIMESTOPPERS in confidence by calling 0800 555 111."
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