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Dog owner stabbed as he walks his Italian mastiff pet in Dawsholm Park in Maryhill

The 29 year-old man was taken by ambulance to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he is being treated for stab injuries.

A dog owner has been stabbed in an early-morning attack in Dawsholm Park.

Detectives are treating the assault as attempted murder.

The 29-year-old vicim was approached by two men who tried to take his Cane corso dog off him.

They then stabbed him and then ran off in the direction of Dawsholm Road.

The attack happened at around 7am on Tuesday September 24.

 Dawsholm Park where the man was attacked
Dawsholm Park where the man was attacked

The 29 year-old man was taken by ambulance to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he is being treated for stab injuries.

Hospital staff describe his condition as serious.

Detective Sergeant Alistair Donaldson of Maryhill Police Station is appealing for information.

He said: “Officers have been carrying out enquiries in the area of the park and are gathering and viewing CCTV footage to establish more men on the two men responsible for this violent attack.

'Acting suspiciously'

“The dog wasn’t injured and is being looked after by the victim’s family.

“This park is very popular with dog walkers, and I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of the park around 7am on Tuesday morning who witnessed this incident take place, or saw these two men acting suspiciously before or after the attack.”

Anyone with information should contact Maryhill Police Station through 101 quoting reference number 0481 of 24th September 2019.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.

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