Man seriously injured after attack in Blantyre

Published 3rd Jan 2020

A 41-year-old man has been seriously assaulted in Blantyre.

He was approached by another man and attacked with a sharp implement around 8:30pm on New Year's Eve.

He was treated in hospital for his injuries.

Detective Constable Anthony Cunningham, Cambuslang CID, said: "This was a violent attack and officers are currently working to obtain a description of the suspect.

"We appealing for anyone who may have been in the area that night to come forward with any information.

"It was early on in the evening and many people would have been out and about heading to celebrate the New Year. Think back, did you see anyone in the area?"

Anyone with any information should contact Police via 101, quoting incident number 1908 of Thursday 2 January 2020. Alternatively you can contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where information can be given in confidence.

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