Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after assault

The victim was assaulted after a disturbance with a group of men on Sunday.

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A man has been rushed to hospital after being left with serious injuries from an assault in East Kilbride.

The 21-year-old victim became involved in a disturbance with a group of men which led to him being assaulted.

Police were called to the scene outside Scholar’s Gate on Sunday at around 7pm.

The victim was taken to Hairmyres Hospital for treatment on serious injuries and was subsequently discharged.

Detective Constable Frank Donaghy said: “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing. We understand there were other people in the area around the time who may have witnessed this disturbance.

“We would urge anyone who may have information to get in touch.

“You can call 101, quoting reference 3141 of April 30, or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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