Attempted murder charge after pedestrian hit by car

The 47-year-old man was hit by a vehicle at Anderson Gardens in Blantyre.

A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a pedestrian was hit by a car.

The 47-year-old man was hit by a vehicle at Anderson Gardens in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, on May 29.

He was taken to hospital for treatment.

A 37-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

Marc Hamilton appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday.

As well as a charge of attempted murder, he faced further counts of assault to severe injury and danger of life.

He made no plea and was remanded in custody.