Man left seriously injured after attempted murder in Hamilton
A 48-year-old man’s been left with serious injuries following a ‘targeted attack’ in Hamilton.
A 48-year-old man’s been left with serious injuries following a ‘targeted attack’ in Hamilton.
Detectives are continuing enquiries after a 48 year-old man was seriously assaulted in Hamilton on Saturday 1 July 2017 in a targeted attack.
Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports a man had been assaulted in Comely Bank in the early hours of Saturday morning.
He was taken to Hairmyres Hospital where he’s undergone surgery as a result of his injuries. T
he injured man is believed to have been chased by two men, armed with weapons who were attempting to conceal their identity.
The first is described as between 5’8’ – 5-9’ tall, with a slim build, wearing a dark coloured hooded top, dark coloured bottoms and dark coloured shoes.
The second is around 5’6’ – 5-7’ tall, with a slim build, wearing a dark coloured hooded top, dark coloured bottoms and light coloured shoes.
Officers have been carrying out door-to-door enquiries and are gathering CCTV footage which will be reviewed for any additional information which could assist the investigation.
The incident is being treated as attempted murder.
Detective Sergeant Ronnie Douglas said:
“We are in the process of piecing together the circumstances of what has happened. We need to establish the motive for this attack which has left a 48 year-old man seriously injured.
“I am appealing to people in the local community to contact us. Did you hear shouting or any kind of disturbance, did you witness the attack, or perhaps you saw the two suspects run off. If you have any information, even if you think it’s not important, please pass it on to officers. Your information will be followed up and could prove vital in the investigation and in locating the people responsible for this violent attack. Additional officers will be patrolling the area to reassure members of the public. If anyone has any concerns then please speak to these officers.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at Cambuslang police station via 101, quoting reference number 0688 of the 1 July 2017. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously