Victim in hospital after being attacked by two men in Rutherglen underpass

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was attacked in Rutherglen.

The assault took place around 9.10am on Monday, November 2, at an underpass near Western Avenue.

Emergency services attended and a 25-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment.

The two male suspects are described as white, in their twenties, and of slim build. One was wearing a lilac and turquoise T-shirt, grey joggers, trainers, and a silver necklace. He was carrying a black jacket.

The other was wearing a black hoodie, black joggers, and trainers.

Detective constable Ross Burgess said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact us.

“In particular, we would ask anyone with private CCTV or dash-cam footage which could assist our enquiries to come forward.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 0687 of Monday, November 2. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.”