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James Moncur

Man stabbed in early morning attack in Dundee as cops launch attempted murder probe

Police are investigating the attempted murder of a young man in Dundee.

The ‘ targeted attack ’ happened in Cleghorn Street at about 1.35am today.

The 20-year-old victim was rushed to Ninewells Hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed during the ‘disturbance’.

Officers confirmed they are treating the incident as attempted murder.

Chief Inspector Ross Fitzgerald, of Tayside Police Division, said: “Thankfully the injured man is in a stable condition in hospital.

“Although this happened in the early hours of the morning, I would ask if you noticed anyone acting suspicious or witnessed the incident to get in contact with police.

“We believe this to be a targeted attack and there is no threat to the wider public.

“I would appeal to anyone who has any information on the circumstances surrounding the incident to get in contact with officers.”

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 0197 of Monday, 4 January 2021.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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