Man hospitalised after serious assault in Hamilton
It happened around 3.15pm on Thursday 25 May
A man’s in hospital with a serious head injury after a serious assault in Hamilton.
It happened around 3.15pm on Thursday 25 May - when the 42-year-old was punched and kicked by another man outside a block of flats in George Court.
The suspect walked off after the attack and the injured man was initially taken by ambulance to Hairmyres Hospital but has since been transferred to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he is currently being treated for a head injury. Hospital staff describe his condition as stable.
The suspect is described as around 6ft tall, slim build and was wearing a black tracksuit top with white stripes on the arms, black tracksuit trousers and white training shoes.
Detective Constable Stewart Walton at Cambuslang CID said:
“This was a vicious attack which has left a man with serious injuries to this head.
“We are currently reviewing CCTV footage to help identify the person responsible and enquiries so far have revealed that there were many people in the vicinity at the time this assault took place. I urge these people to come forward immediately as they may have information that could assist our inquiry.”
Anyone with information should contact Cambuslang Police Office via 101 quoting incident number 2531 of 25 May. Alternatively calls can be made via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.