Hunt for bladed attackers after man seriously injured

The daytime assault happened in Speirs Road, Bearsden, at around 1.10pm on Wednesday.

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A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked by two other men with bladed weapons in East Dunbartonshire.

The daytime assault happened in Speirs Road, Bearsden, at around 1.10pm on Wednesday.

After carrying out the attack, the suspects fled in the direction of Maryhill in a black hatchback vehicle.

Emergency services attended and the 24-year-old victim was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Officers are conducting door-to-door and CCTV enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Detective sergeant Vincent Smith said: “A man has sustained serious injuries as a result of this incident and we are asking for the public’s help to trace those responsible.

“I would ask if you were in the area at the time of the incident and have any information that could assist with our investigation that you come forward and speak to police.

“If there are any motorists with possible dashcam footage that may help with our enquiries, please get in contact.”

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