Man repeatedly stabbed in arms and chest during attack

The 29-year-old was attacked on a dirt track in Dumbarton around 10.20pm on Saturday evening.

18th Apr 2021

A man has been seriously injured after being repeatedly stabbed in an attack in Dumbarton.

The 29-year-old was stabbed in the arms and chest during the incident on a dirt track near the gas works off Castlegreen Street around 10.20pm on Saturday.

He was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, where he was treated for serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Police want to identify two men, both aged around 17 to 20 years old, following the attack.

One is described as being around 5ft 9in tall and of slim build. He was wearing dark trainers, dark jogging bottoms and a dark top – either a hoodie or jacket – with the hood up.

The other was around 5ft 5in tall and of medium build. He was wearing dark trainers, jogging bottoms and a grey jacket with the hood up. The jacket is a synthetic shiny material.

DC Aislinn MacLeod of Clydebank Police Station said: “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to come forward.

“If you were in the area and saw or heard something suspicious then please get in touch. Similarly if you were driving in the area and may have dashcam footage then please review this and come forward if you believe you can help our investigation.

“Please call 101 with any information, quoting incident 5116 of 17 April, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”