Devoted dad murdered after throat slashed in savage attack named as loved ones left devastated
A DAD was murdered in a savage street stabbing after suffering fatal knife wounds to his neck.
The victim – named as David Graham, 38 – was brutally assaulted on Sunday night in Uddingston, Lanarkshire.
It’s believed he had been visiting his late father’s home before he was involved in a confrontation in the General’s Gate area.
He was rushed to hospital but tragically pronounced dead on arrival.
Police have now confirmed they are treating the death as murder and are appealing for information.
They believe a silver car seen parked nearby which drove off may be connected.
A devastated friend said: “Nobody can believe what has happened.
“David was a devoted family man – one of life’s good guys.
“This senseless murder has left his entire family and friends completely bereft.
“We can’t get our heads around it and we probably never will.”
Construction worker David, from Cambuslang, near Glasgow, was married to wife Donna and was a loving dad and step-father.
His family is being supported by trained officers.
The quiet area next to the death scene was flooded with detectives and forensic teams as stunned locals told of their horror.
Cops have made no arrests.
One horrified resident said: “I heard there was some kind of argument on the pathway outside a block of houses.
“It seems someone has gone for the guy with a knife and his throat has been cut.
“It’s absolutely horrendous.”
Another said: “Police were all over the place after it happened.
“The white suits were there and officers were going to people’s doors.
“It’s horrific and people can’t believe it’s happened on their doorstep.
“Some poor family has been ripped apart.”
Another added: “The area has been in lockdown for hours, the place looks like a scene from a movie.
“Hundreds of school children were trying to make their way to classes this morning and getting caught up in it.
“It has shocked the whole area.”
Detective Chief Inspector Graham McCreadie, Major Investigation Teams West, said: “Our thoughts are with Mr Graham’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.
“A dedicated team of officers are working to get them answers and identify those responsible.
“We have already spoken to a number of people who came to Mr Graham’s aid until the ambulance arrived and I would like to thank them for their assistance.
“However, I am still keen to speak to anyone else who was in the area at the time, and may have seen or heard anything suspicious. Please get in touch with officers.
“We would also urge any motorists with dashcams who were in General’s Gate or Old Glasgow Road areas on Sunday night to check your footage.
“You may have captured something which could be of significance to our investigation.
“We understand that incidents of this nature can cause concern for the local community but please be assured we are doing everything we can to identify those involved.
“There will be additional patrols in the area as we carry out our enquiries and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers.
“We have also set up a website that gives members of the public access to a form to send information directly to the Major Investigation Team, which can be submitted anonymously if you wish.”
“The portal can be accessed at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT24S14-PO1”