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Dad left with 10 stitches after being slashed across the face during brutal axe attack by three thugs in Stirlingshire village

A MAN was left with 10 stitches after being slashed across the face during a brutal axe attack in a Stirlingshire village.

The 42-year-old dad was ambushed by three thugs in Cowie at around 9.30pm last night.

 A man was left with 10 stitches after a brutal axe attack saw him slashed across the face
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A man was left with 10 stitches after a brutal axe attack saw him slashed across the faceCredit: Stockbyte - Getty

A family member told The Scottish Sun Online that the man was rushed to Forth Valley Royal Hospital where he received 10 stitches after suffering a “severe slash across the face” and head injuries.

He was then discharged at around 1.15am this morning.


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Reports of the brutal attack first surface on social media, after members of the public reported seeing "three guys running about with axes", and suggesting the victim was attacked with the weapons.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police in Forth Valley are investigating following a serious assault in Stirling.

 The man was attacked in the Hilton area of Cowie on Tuesday night
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The man was attacked in the Hilton area of Cowie on Tuesday night

"The incident happened around 9.30pm on Tuesday 11th June in Hilton, Cowie.

"A 42-year-old man was attacked in street by three males and sustained injuries to his head.

"Inquiries to identify those responsible are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to come forward and quote incident number 4340 of the 11th June."

 

We told earlier how a Glasgow murder bid victim is showing signs of recovery after a brutal street stabbing.

Eddie Sutherland, 28, is understood to be awake and talking to family from his hospital bed.

The pizza factory worker suffered chest wounds in the savage attack, with witnesses claiming he was stabbed as he went to help a drunk woman who fell out of the passenger side of a white Ford Fiesta at around 10pm on Monday.

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