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Attempted murder arrest after man injured in ‘hit-and-run’

The incident happened in Anderson Gardens, Blantyre, at around 7.40am on Friday.

Attempted murder arrest after man injured in ‘hit-and-run’ — Arrest: Attempted murder. SNS Group

4th Jun 2020

A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged hit-and-run murder bid in South Lanarkshire.

The incident, which police are treating as attempted murder, happened in Anderson Gardens, Blantyre, at around 7.40am on Friday.

A 47-year-old man suffered life threatening injuries after being struck by a silver Peugeot.

A 37-year-old man has now been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday and a full report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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