Man taken to hospital after being mugged in Dumfries

Detectives are appealing for any information that might help.

Enquiries are ongoing.
Author: Ruth RidleyPublished 13th Aug 2025

A 33-year-old man was taken to the hospital for treatment after being seriously assaulted in Dumfries.

The incident occurred between 5:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, 10 August 2025, on the Glasgow Road, near Cuckoobridge.

He was approached by a man aged around 40 years old who then attacked him and also stole his personal belongings.

Detective Constable Grant Middlemiss said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

"If you were within the area of Glasgow Road, Dumfries, between 5 am and 6.30 am on Sunday and have any information or dash-cam footage which may assist us in our investigation, please contact the police."

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