28-year old man in critical condition after Coatbridge fight

Detectives are appealing for information after a man was seriously assaulted in Coatbridge. Around 11:30am on Thursday 23 August 2018, a 28 year old man was involved in a disturbance in a house in Arnott Drive. The fight spilled out onto the street, resulting in the the man sustaining a serious injury. Emergency services attended and the victim was taken to Monklands Hospital where medical staff describe his condition as critical.

Officers have been carrying out door-to-door enquiries and are checking for any CCTV footage.

There is currently no description of the attacker or attackers.

Detective Inspector Cameron Miller said: “We know there was an altercation in the flat which carried on into the street. Enquiries have shown that there were a number of people at their windows who may have witnessed the incident. I am appealing for them to contact police with any information on what they may have seen. A young man is in a critical condition and it’s imperative we trace whoever is responsible for the attack. If anyone has any information or knowledge regarding this crime, please do pass it on to us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call CID officers at Coatbridge Police Station via 101, quoting incident number 1230 of 23 August 2018. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.