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Julie Dunnett

Deliberate hit-and-run in Hamilton treated as attempted murder

A man is in hospital after he was deliberately knocked down by a car in Hamilton .

The 38-year-old was walking along Burnhouse Crescent when a silver Range Rover deliberately drove at him, knocking him down.

The incident happened around 11.20pm on Thursday, March 21.

Emergency services attended and the man was taken to Hairmyres Hospital for treatment to serious leg injuries. Medical staff describe his condition as stable.

Police are appealing for information.

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Detective Sergeant Ronnie Douglas from Cambuslang CID said: “I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of Burnhouse Crescent or Neilsland Road last night and either witnessed the incident, or noticed a silver Range Rover driving erratically, to please get in touch.

“I would also urge any motorists with dashcams who were in the vicinity to check their footage in case they have captured anything which could be of significance.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Cambuslang CID via 101, quoting incident number 4536 of Thursday 21 March 2019. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”

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