Man in hospital after murder bid by gang of three

An attempted murder investigation has been launched after a man was attacked by a group on Wednesday.

Emergency services were alerted to the serious assault on Glencairn Avenue in Craigneuk at around 11am.

A 34-year-old man was taken to hospital to receive treatment for serious injuries. The attack was carried out by a gang of three men.

Police are treating the incident as attempted murder.

Detective Constable Peter King said: “This was a violent attack which left the victim seriously injured.

 “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and I am asking anyone who was in the area at the time to get in touch.

 “Similarly, anyone with private CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage that could assist our enquiry is urged to contact us.”

Those with information are urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 0998 of November 12.

 Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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