Man critically ill in hospital after Carbrain daylight attack

DETECTIVES have issued a witness appeal following an attempted murder in Carbrain on Saturday evening.
By The Newsroom
Published 28th Aug 2013, 11:22 BST
CORDONED OFF: Police were highly visible around the area.CORDONED OFF: Police were highly visible around the area.
CORDONED OFF: Police were highly visible around the area.

A 25-year-old man was walking along a footpath in Stonylee Road when he was attacked and suffered multiple stab wounds to the neck and body.

He is currently critically ill in Monklands Hospital.

Police say enquries are at an early stage with detectives currently conducting door to door enquiries. CCTV footage of the area is also being scrutinized.

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Detective Chief Inspector Pat Campbell, in charge of the investigation, said: “This was an extremely violent attack which has left a young man fighting for his life. It happened in broad daylight in a busy residential area so I’m convinced someone knows who’s responsible.

“I’d ask anyone with any information to contact CID at Coatbridge Police Office 01236 502 000 or the non-emergency number 101. I understand people can sometimes be reluctant to talk to us directly, so it’s worth remembering reports can be made anonymously via CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111.”