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Carla Jenkins

Man left with serious facial injury after attack 'with weapon' in East Kilbride

A man was left with a serious facial injury after being attacked 'with a weapon' in East Kilbride.

The 35-year-old was walking his dog around 10.55pm on Thursday 7 October 21, on the footpath of Barrie Road, near to the junction with Kenilworth Road.

Police say this is when a man approached him and attacked him, possibly with a weapon.

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The man was taken to Monklands Hospital for treatment to a serious facial injury, before being released.

Officers are now looking for any witnesses to come forward to help their investigation.

Police Constable Scott Brown from Hamilton Police Station said: “This incident left a man needing treatment in hospital, and we are keen to hear 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.”

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