Man dragged from Broxburn house and stabbed by gang as forensics descend on property

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Forensics descended on a house in Broxburn after an armed gang dragged a man from his home and stabbed him in front of his terrified partner and child.

It is understood four men stormed the property in Cardross Avenue at 7.30pm on Monday night. A 37-year-old man was stabbed during an attack which saw the brutes haul the victim from the house to the driveway.

The victim was found with serious injuries and taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Bloodstains were seen on the doorstep of the property.A neighbour, who wished to remain anonymous, told the Record the street was cordoned off with police and forensics.They said: "A group of guys jumped out of a van and broke into the house."The attack happened in the house and he was dragged outside."I saw him being stretchered into an ambulance with five paramedics around him."There were six paramedics and two ambulances and lots of police cars in the street. "I knew it was serious when the police cordoned off both ends of the road and started going door to door.

A white van with forensic officers turned up and started going into the house. "I've seen the man who was attacked out walking three or four large bulldog type dogs recently."He lives in the house with his partner and child.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community