“Manhunt underway for Glasgow machete attacker”

Police are searching for a violent attacker who used a machete to assault an elderly man in Glasgow. The incident, captured on video, shows the assailant slashing the victim, who had previously been stabbed in a car. Upon receiving a report of a serious assault, emergency services, including armed officers and a canine unit, swiftly responded to the scene on Tuesday afternoon. The 77-year-old victim, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed inside a black Mercedes. Despite his injuries, the victim courageously confronted the attacker as he tried to access the car’s trunk. The attacker, dressed in black, was seen wielding a large blade and striking the victim as he attempted to grab items from the vehicle. Law enforcement seized the Mercedes and is currently conducting a manhunt for the perpetrator. A spokesperson for Police Scotland stated that the incident occurred around midday on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, on Auckland Wynd in Glasgow. The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault. Additionally, the Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed their response to the incident, dispatching various medical teams to the scene and transporting one individual to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.