A manhunt has been launched after a father and son were brutally attacked in Hamilton.
The incident, described by police as a “particularly nasty attack”, took place on Margaret Road, near to Auchinraith Avenue, Whitehill, around 11pm on Saturday January 9.
The 40-year-old and his son, 19, were approached by a group of up to six thugs outside the shops before they were seriously assaulted.
The victims were rushed to Wishaw General Hospital where the father is being treated for serious head and body injuries.
Medical staff describe his condition as serious but stable.
The 19-year-old man was treated for a facial injury and has since been discharged.
Police are now appealing for information from anyone who may have seen the attack.
The suspects are described as white, between 15 and 20 years of age, and wearing casual clothing; hoodies and tracksuit bottoms.
Detective Constable Ruth Whyte, Cambuslang CID, said: "This was a particularly nasty attack on the father and son which has left the dad in hospital with significant injuries.
"We are still trying to establish a motive for the attack and so would appeal to anyone who was in the area of the shops in Margaret Road late last night to get in touch.
"Officers are checking CCTV at the moment and carrying out door to door enquiries. The area is mainly residential so I am sure someone would have either seen or heard the disturbance.
"If you were in the area, or maybe driving by and have dash-cam footage, then please contact officers at Cambuslang CID on 101 quoting incident number 3647 of the 9th of January 2021 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
