Appeal for information after 14-year-old boy was assaulted in Hamilton Road, Rutherglen

Police Scotland is appealing for information after a 14-year-old boy was seriously assaulted in Rutherglen.

The incident happened at around 5.50 pm on Friday, 26, March, 2021 in Hamilton Road near to McCallum Avenue.

The boy was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children for treatment.

Detective Sergeant Kevin Clark of Lanarkshire CID said :

"I am appealing to anyone who witnessed this violent incident or has any information to contact us.

"I would also ask anyone who was driving in the area at the time with dashcam footage to get in touch as it could assist with our investigation."

Anyone with any information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 2659 of 26 March or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Appeal for information after 14-year-old boy was assaulted in Hamilton Road, Rutherglen

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