Attempted murder – Dalvait Road, Balloch
Detectives in Clydebank are appealing for information after an attempted murder in Balloch.
About 3.05am on Wednesday, 11 January, 2023, a 23-year-old man was attacked by a group of masked people who were armed with weapons. The culprits all emerged from at least two vehicles on Dalvait Road, near to its junction with Balloch Road and sped off in the direction of Gartocharn.
The injured man was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley where he was treated for a serious head injury. He has since been released.
Two men, aged 26 and 28 years have been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged attempted murder at this time and enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Sergeant Kieran Bewick at Clydebank CID said: “This was a particularly violent attack which left the victim with a serious head injury that required medical attention.
“We believe that the assault on the 23-year-old man may be linked to another incident which occurred the evening before on Tuesday 10 January around 11.20 pm in Murrroch Avenue, Dumbarton. On this occasion two vehicles, with masked occupants, threatened persons within a house and vandalised the house and vehicles before making off.
“It is vital that anyone who witnessed either of the incidents or anyone with dash-cam footage relating to them contact police immediately.”
Anyone with information should contact police via 101 quoting reference number 0250 of 11 January 2023. Alternatively, calls can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.
