Dogwalker seriously assaulted in East Kilbride
Police are appealing after the man was attacked in the town, possibly with a weapon
A dogwalker in East Kilbride was treated for a serious facial injury at Monklands Hospital after being assaulted while on a late night stroll. It's thought the suspect may have used a weapon on the 35 year-old man.
The attack happened on Thursday 7 October at around 10.55pm, on the footpath of Barrie Road, near to the junction with Kenilworth Road.
The victim required treatment at hospital and was later released.
Police are now appealing for witnesses.
Police Constable Scott Brown from Hamilton Police Station said: “This incident left a man needing treatment in hospital, and we are keen to her from anyone who was in the area at the time.
“Anyone with dash cam footage, or who saw anything on Thursday evening, is asked to call 101 quoting reference number 3813 of 7 October 21.”