Police hunt masked attacker after brutal assault in Faifley

The 34-year-old victim has serious shoulder and arm injuries

The masked man dressed in all-black attacked the victim in Faifley
Author: Lindsay HerronPublished 17th Aug 2024

A 34-year-old man's seriously injured after a late-night attack by a masked assailant in the Clydebank area.

The victim has arm and shoulder wounds after being attacked around 10.30pm in Faifley's Craigbanzo Street.

He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where he is in a serious condition.

The suspect is described as a large built male, around 6ft 4ins tall and wearing all black with a black mask and black skip cap.

Anyone with information that can help identify this individual is asked to come forward.

Detective Constable Jack Muir from Clydebank CID said: “This attack has resulted in the victim sustaining very serious injuries and we are eager to trace the male responsible, as well as hear from anyone who witnessed what happened.

“If you were in the Craigbanzo Street area on Friday evening and saw anything suspicious or believe you can help us identify the male responsible, then please contact police immediately.”

Those with information can contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 4356 of 16 August. Alternatively, you can make an anonymous report to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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