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Jenny Foulds & Christina O'Neill

Hunt launched for two hooded thugs after man repeatedly stabbed in Dumbarton

A man is in hospital after being repeatedly stabbed by two hooded thugs in Dumbarton.

Police are hunting the pair after the attack, which happened on a dirt track near the gas works off Castlegreen Street on Saturday night.

The 29-year-old is being treated for a number of stab wounds in the arms and chest at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. Staff said his injuries are considered serious but not life-threatening.

The incident happened at around 10.20pm on Saturday, April 17.

Officers are appealing to the public for information, and particularly want to identify two men, both aged between 17 and 20.

One is described as being around 5ft 9in tall and of slim build. He was wearing dark trainers, dark jogging bottoms and a dark top - either a hoodie or jacket - with the hood up.

 The other was around 5ft 5in tall and of medium build. He was wearing dark trainers, jogging bottoms and a grey jacket with the hood up. The jacket is a synthetic shiny material.

DC Aislinn MacLeod of Clydebank Police Station said: "Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to come forward.

"If you were in the area and saw or heard something suspicious then please get in touch. Similarly if you were driving in the area and may have dashcam footage then please review this and come forward if you believe you can help our investigation.

"Please call 101 with any information, quoting incident 5116 of 17 April, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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