Cops continue hunt for machete thugs in brawl that left XL Bully dead
Police are continuing to hunt the machete thugs caught brawling in an Aberdeen park in an incident which saw a man rushed to hospital and an XL Bully dog die.
The force's search for the attackers is ongoing after they launched an attempted murder probe into the incident on Sunday, July 27 at around 8:30pm at Eric Hendrie Park on Deveron Road.
The attack was captured on video. It shows two men fighting in the park in front of a silver car, before a masked knifeman comes into view wielding a huge blade above his head and chopping down at one of them.
The masked man is rushed by another man with the XL Bully on a leash. The dog is hacked at with the machete after it attack ed the man to the ground.
Several men appear and begin fighting each other as the masked man gets to his feet and runs away from the dog. The car suddenly begins to move and appears to run over one of the men as it makes its way towards the thug with the knife.
A second clip shows at least 12 men running around the park. The black and white XL Bully gives chase and barks as it follows the vehicle. A man holding a blade approaches the car and appears to get inside just as it exits the park.
The clip ends as the car makes its way onto a road as the dog stands nearby.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Detectives are appealing for information following the attempted murder of a 51-year-old man in Eric Hendrie Park, Deveron Road, Aberdeen on Sunday, 27 July, 2025. Around 8.30pm, officers were called to a report of a vehicle within the park and a disturbance taking place.
"Officers attended and enquiries are ongoing in the area to trace everyone involved. A 51-year-old man attended Aberdeen Royal Infirmary following this incident. Hospital staff describe his condition as serious but stable. His XL Bully dog died as a result of the disturbance."
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Detective Sergeant Emma Low said: "Our investigation is at an early stage to establish the exact circumstances surrounding this incident.
"Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact officers through 101 quoting incident number 3236 of 27 July, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."
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