Hunt for driver who fled scene of attempted murder after man stabbed in Dundee

Police investigating an attempted murder have launched a hunt for a driver who fled the scene after a man was stabbed in Dundee.

Emergency services were called to a disturbance in the Ballantrae Road area of the city around 11.45pm on Saturday.

A 41-year-old man was found seriously injured and was taken to hospital for treatment.

His condition is described as serious but not life-threatening.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed a dark-coloured vehicle which was seen making off at speed from the area immediately afterwards.

Detective Inspector Gavin McKinlay said: “We are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this incident.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have been in the area around the time and may have witnessed what happened or noticed anything suspicious to please contact us.

“In addition, anyone with private CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage which may hold anything relevant is asked to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting reference 4047 of October 4, 2025.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.