Appeal for witnesses following serious assault in East Kilbride

Officers in East Kilbride are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in the town.

The 35-year-old was walking his dog around 10.55pm on Thursday 7 October 21, on the footpath of Barrie Road, near to the junction with Kenilworth Road, when a man approached him and attacked him, possibly with a weapon.

The man was taken to Monklands Hospital for treatment to a serious facial injury, before being released.

Police Constable Scott Brown from Hamilton Police Station said: “This incident left a man needing treatment in hospital, and we are keen to her from anyone who was in the area at the time.

“Anyone with dash cam footage, or who saw anything on Thursday evening, is asked to call 101 quoting reference number 3813 of 7 October 21.”

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Appeal for witnesses following serious assault in East Kilbride

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