Man struck by car driven at him in deliberate attack

The 35-year-old was hit by the white Ford Fiesta in daylight last Wednesday.

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A man has been struck by a car, which was driven at him deliberately in South Lanarkshire.

The 35-year-old was hit by the white Ford Fiesta around 12.45pm on Wednesday, November 25, in Kelvin Gardens, Hamilton.

Two men, dressed in black and wearing balaclavas, then got out of the car and tried to attack him, before driving off in the direction of Udston Road.

The vehicle, registration SD11 THV, was later traced burn out on North South Road, Cleland, around 2.50pm on the same day.

There were no serious injuries but police have appealed for information as they hunt the suspects.

Detective inspector Susie Cairns said: “We are appealing to members of the public who may have information that could assist with our investigation.

“This incident took place in the middle of the day and I would ask if you were in the area or noticed anyone acting suspicious that you get in contact with police.

“I would also ask if you saw the vehicle described being driven erratically on the day of the incident that you get in touch with officers. “

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101.

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