Five charged with attempted murder after group of motorcyclists 'attacked' on M74

Five men have been charged with attempted murder after a group of motorcyclists were allegedly targeted and attacked on the M74 in August.

Police were called to the incident involving the motorcyclists and people in four vehicles between junctions 10 and 11 of the motorway, near Lesmahagow, on August 2.

A 63-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment for serious injuries.

Five men, aged 33, 37, 39, 42 and 44, were arrested in connection with the incident as part of a day of action across Lanarkshire and Ayrshire on November 6.

The men appeared at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Monday.

Craig Clelland, 45, and Paul Withey, 42, of East Ayrshire, Gary Dorricot, 37, and Andrew Irvine, 39, of South Ayrshire, and Steven Proudfoot, 33, of North Ayrshire, are accused of assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement, permanent impairment, danger to life and attempted murder.

They are also charged with breach of the peace and theft.

They were all committed for further examination and granted bail. Their next appearances have not yet been confirmed.