A MAN was attacked by a group of masked thugs in an alleged attempted murder. 

The 23-year-old was left with a serious head injury after a group of people emerged from at least two cars and began the 'violent' assault.

The incident occurred shortly after 3am on Wednesday, January 11 on Dalvait Road near Balloch Road.

Afterwards, the vehicles sped off in the direction of Gartocharn. 

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The victim was taken to Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley to be treated for his injuries and was later released.

An ongoing investigation is taking place and cops have arrested and charged two men, aged 26 and 28, in connection. 

The force is treating this as being linked to another incident which happened the previous night.

A group of masked thugs entered a house, threatened the occupants and vandalised their property in Dumbarton before making off. 

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Detective Sergeant Kieran Bewick at Clydebank CID said: “This was a particularly violent attack which left the victim with a serious head injury that required medical attention.

“We believe that the assault on the 23-year-old man may be linked to another incident which occurred the evening before on Tuesday, January 10 around 11.20pm in Murroch Avenue, Dumbarton.

"On this occasion, two vehicles, with masked occupants, threatened persons within a house and vandalised the house and vehicles before making off.

“It is vital that anyone who witnessed either of the incidents or anyone with dash-cam footage relating to them contact police immediately.”

Anyone with information should contact police via 101 quoting reference number 0250 of January 11.

Alternatively, calls can be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.