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Kathleen Speirs

Hamilton blade horror as woman slashed in face in early morning attack

Police are appealing for information after a woman was slashed in the face in Hamilton.

The 24-year-old was left seriously injured after the attack at around 3.30am on Saturday, 21 December, on Kingarth Street.

She was approached by a man and woman before being attacked with a "bladed weapon".

The victim was taken to Wishaw General Hospital with a serious injury to her face.

Detective Constable Craig Jolly, of Cambuslang CID, said: “I am appealing to anyone who was on Kingarth Street or the surrounding area around this time who may have witnessed the attack, saw a man and a woman running away or saw any suspicious activity to contact the police as soon as possible.

Wishaw General Hospital (Wishaw Press)

“I would also ask anyone with dash-cam footage who was driving in the area at the time to check back.

Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 0837 of Saturday, 21 December, or can talk to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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