Police are investigating a knife attack which took place in Dumbarton during the early hours of this morning.

At around 4am hours on Sunday, February 14, police and emergency services, responded to reports of a disturbance on Cumbrae Crescent, Dumbarton.

A 28-year-old man was taken by ambulance to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary to receive treatment for serious injuries. He remains in a stable condition at hospital following treatment.

Officers are continuing enquiries to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Detective Sergeant Fiona MacArthur, from Clydebank CID, said today:
"This was a serious assault which has left a man requiring hospital treatment for lacerations and puncture wounds after being assaulted with a knife.

"Violence will not be tolerated in our community and we are seeking the assistance of the public to identify the person responsible. 

"We understand that the attack took place within a property and common close on Cumbrae Crescent.

"It is possible that you may have heard the disturbance or seen someone making off from Cumbrae Crescent after the assault. I would ask anyone with information to contact police officers at Clydebank."

Please contact police at Clydebank via the 101 number. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111