Man in hospital after serious assault in Hamilton

The 28 year-old was attacked by two men who got out a near-by car at Low Waters Road- he was taken to Wishaw General, where he's being treated for head injuries.

Published 28th Feb 2019

A man is recovering in hospital after he was seriously assaulted in Hamilton on Monday afternoon.

The 28 year-old was attacked by two men who got out a near-by car at Low Waters Road- he was taken to Wishaw General, where he's being treated for head injuries.

There is a description of the car and suspects on the local news pages of our website.

The first suspect is described as being well built, white, 6ft. we was wearing a black coloured puffer jacket. The second suspect is described as having a tanned complexion, heavy build, 5ft 7 or 8 inches and wearing black coloured clothing.

Detective Constable Gary Milligan said: “This was a sickening attack on this man who was left with serious head injuries. The attack took place in broad daylight in a very busy area. It is crucial that we trace these men who are responsible and find out exactly what happened.

"I would ask anyone with any information to contact police via 101. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via 101, quoting incident number 2379 of Monday 25 February 2019. Alternatively you can contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where information can be given in confidence."