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A man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was deliberately run over by a car in Glasgow's city centre.

At around 12.45am this morning, a Volkswagen Golf was driven at the 32-year-old man on Jamaica Street.

The shocking attack is being treated as attempted murder and the road has been cordoned off as police carry out their inquiries.

A police spokesperson said: "[The victim] was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he remains for treatment.

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"Hospital staff describe his condition as life-threatening.

"Jamaica Street is closed whilst officers carry out enquiries. It is anticipated that it will remain closed until this afternoon. Local diversions are in place.

(Image: Alisdair Woodburn)

"Police are appealing for anyone with information about the attack to contact Glasgow City Centre CID via 101 or alternatively, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence."