Hunt for masked suspect after man 'attacked with blade' on Loch Lomond

Police are hunting for a suspect after a man suffered serious injuries after being attacked with a blade on Loch Lomond.

Police say around 6pm on Sunday, a 20-year-old man was assaulted on Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway in Balloch near Loch Lomond shores.

The man was in the vicinity of the ranger post when he was approached by a man who got out of a Range Rover and assaulted him with a bladed weapon.

He was taken to hospital for treatment for a serious injury.

The suspect is described as around 6ft 2in, wearing black joggers, a black hoodie with the hood up and a mask.

Detective Constable Calum Hall said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident, and I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident and who hasn’t already spoken to officers to get in touch.

“I would also ask anyone who was in the area and who may have dashcam or private CCTV that could assist to contact us.

“We understand that this was a terrifying incident for the man and others present at the time. We believe this was an isolated incident, however additional patrols will be carried out in the area.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting reference 2812 of May 24, 2026.