Video footage has emerged of an alleged murder bid at a park in Aberdeen that left a 51–year–old man in hospital and his pet XL Bully dog dead.
The man was allegedly attacked at Eric Hendrie Park – known among long–term locals as ‘the Woodies’ – in the Mastrick area of the city at 8.30pm on Sunday.
Footage shared among locals in the area appears to show an altercation between two men in the park, a man being ambushed by an armed gang and further video of what appears to be an XL Bully dog attacking armed men.
Police investigating the incident are treating it as attempted murder. A hunt for suspects is underway.
Horrifying footage appears to show a man in a short–sleeved shirt being set upon by a group of men in dark clothing, one of whom holds what appears to be a machete aloft as the white Mini races into view, its passenger door open.
He appears to strike his target, who falls backwards as a man in blue joins the rush towards him.
Video shot from another angle close to the violent attack shows the man who was attacked kneeling in front of the Mini the man dressed in blue clothing appears to move towards him.
He is closely followed by the machete–wielding man, who is dressed head–to–toe in dark clothing, who appears to take a swing out of shot.
Horrifying footage appears to show the moment a man is set upon by a gang armed with a machete as a vehicle drove into a park in Aberdeen
Footage shared by locals on social media shows two men in an altercation at Eric Hendrie Park – known locally as ‘the Woodies’
Further video appears to show a man with a machete attacking a dog with the weapon. Police said an XL Bully was killed
Whether his weapon finds its mark cannot be seen as the car continues revving its engine.
But as he swings, a dog runs into view and attacks the man, who appears to then strike the dog with the blade.
In footage shot from another angle, the man who appears to be armed can be seen running down a small hill, pursued by the dog, as the car continues revving its engine.
Two other people in dark clothing can be seen retreating in the direction of a play area as the man appears to strike the dog with the machete again.
The animal continues barking as he runs and stumbles, attempting to jump onto the bonnet of the car as the animal attacks him from the rear.
For a further minute, the car drives through the park towards nearby Deveron Road, pursued by the dog.
Another man, who appears to be armed with a knife, follows the car as it drives in a circle on the grass.
The Mini then drives onto the road, its bodywork crunching as it hits the tarmac, as an eyewitness remarks: ‘F****** nightmare.’
It draws to a stop, the dog apparently still circling, and the footage ends.
The white Mini drives through the park as a man climbs onto the bonnet, while the XL Bully dog follows and circles the car
The footage ends as the Mini drives onto the road with a crunch, the dog continuing to follow
The scene of the incident as seen from the opposite side, looking onto the park – with a small grey evidence tent in the road
Police say enquiries are ongoing to trace those involved in the incident and as yet have made no arrests.
The 51–year–old man was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where his condition was described as ‘serious, but stable’.
Detective Sergeant Emma Low of Police Scotland 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.’
The force was contacted for further comment.
