Teen charged over 'murder bid' as man in serious condition in hospital

A 22-year-old man was attacked around 4am on Sunday morning on Glebe Street in Dumfries.

Teenager, 19, charged in connection with attempted murder of man on Glebe Street in DumfriesGoogle Maps

A teenager has been charged in connection with an attempted murder bid after a man was left seriously injured in hospital.

A 22-year-old man was attacked around 4am on Sunday morning on Glebe Street in Dumfries.

He was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, and medical staff describe his injuries as serious.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

He is due to appear at Dumfries Sheriff Court on Monday.

Detective Inspector Hayley Little said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and I would urge anyone who may have information to get in touch.

“We would be keen to speak to anyone who was in the area or who may have dashcam or private CCTV footage from around the time.”

Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting reference 0648 of April 21, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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