Headline NewsMum fights for life hours after wedding cancelledBride’s throat cut: Groom detained By Sunday Post reporters Lisa Whyte was fighting for her life in hospital last night following the attack. Ms Whyte had been due to marry Steven McKee at Falkirk Register Office on Friday but the ceremony had been cancelled. One neighbour, who did not want to be named, said, “Yesterday was supposed to be the happiest day of Lisa’s life but instead this happened. Family at bedside “It’s shocking. She’s a lovely girl with two beautiful daughters.” Another said Ms Whyte’s family, including her daughters aged four and five, had gathered around her bedside in Southern General Hospital, Glasgow. She said, “I can’t believe she’s lying there in hospital. It’s a terrible thing for her children to go through.” Police said a major search was launched after the 32-year-old woman was left with “serious” injuries and was airlifted to Southern General Hospital for treatment. The attack happened at around 10 am yesterday in the village of Slamannan in Stirlingshire. Shocked Mr McKee (37) was later detained by police and taken to Newcastle General Hospital. He is expected to appear in court in Scotland tomorrow in connection with the incident. Shocked neighbours gathered in the quiet street as forensics officers combed the house and garden.
“A 32-year-old woman suffered serious injuries during the incident and was airlifted to hospital.” Ms Whyte’s father said, “All we can do is wait and see what happens. We are very worried about her.” The couple, who lived in Culloch Road, featured in a local paper after the birth of their second daughter. Ms Whyte was said to be an accountancy assistant and Mr McKee, who has a son from a previous marriage, a glazier manager. Ms Whyte’s condition was said to be “critical but stable”
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A Central Scotland police spokesman said, “Inquiries are currently being carried out following an incident at an address in
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