Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed in 'violent assault' in Falkirk

A man has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in a “violent assault” in Falkirk.

Detectives are now hunting for a group of men they suspect of being involved in the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Friday morning.

Reports were made around 12:55am after the victim was found with serious injuries on Glasgow Road in the Camelon area.

The 36-year-old was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where police say he was treated for stab injuries.

Police say three to four males, described as being aged between 30 and 40 years old and wearing dark clothing and face coverings, were seen running along Glasgow Road in the direction of Mariner Road around the time the assault took place.

Detective sergeant Gill Rennie said: “This was a violent assault on the victim who has been left with serious injuries and it is vital we trace the persons responsible.

“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area of Glasgow Road and Mariner Road in Camelon in the early hours of Friday morning, who saw or heard anything at all suspicious, to please get in touch.

“We would also urge anyone with private CCTV or dashcam footage which could be of significance to our investigation to come forward.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0133 of Friday, July 12, 2024. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”