Man taken to hospital after being bitten by dog and stabbed

Emergency services were called to Inverbervie, in Erskine, at around 10.25pm on Saturday.

Man taken to hospital after being seriously assaulted and bitten by dog in ErskineSTV News

A man was taken to hospital after being bitten by a dog and stabbed in Renfrewshire.

Emergency services were called to Inverbervie, in Erskine, at around 10.25pm on Saturday after reports that a man was seriously assaulted and bitten by a dog.

A 28-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment.

Enquiries remain ongoing at this time and officers are appealing for anyone with any relevant CCTV to come forward at this tim.

Detective Sergeant Kenny Taggart said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this to contact us.

“We also ask anyone with private CCTV of the area at the time to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 3943 of March 15, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.

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