Police in Stirling have launched an appeal following a serious stabbing incident outside a unit at Burghmuir Retail Park on the evening of Saturday, 9 May 2026. Two men, aged 46 and 38, suffered serious stab wounds and were rushed to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment.
The victims remain in hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after the attack, which took place at around 7.15pm. Police are treating the case as attempted murder and investigations are ongoing.
Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and witness reports from both Burghmuir Retail Park and nearby Colquhoun Street as part of their efforts to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Detectives have issued an urgent appeal, stating: “Our enquiries to establish what happened are ongoing and I would urge anyone who may have information which may help to get in touch. As well as the location at the retail park, we are also carrying out enquiries at nearby Colquhoun Street. I would ask anyone who witnessed any disturbance on Saturday evening, or who may have dashcam or private CCTV footage, to get in touch. Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting reference 2780 of 9 May, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Members of the public who have relevant information are encouraged to contact Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident reference 2780 of 9 May. Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Originally published by UKNIP.
