Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault which occurred in Blantyre on Sunday, April 21.
Around 7.40pm, a 36-year-old man was walking along Broompark Road when he was approached by two other males.
One of the men proceeded to hit him with a bottle before punching and kicking him.
The suspect, and the man he was with, then walked back down Broompark Road towards Stonefield Road.
Officers say the victim was taken to Hairmyres Hospital, where he received treatment for head and facial injuries. He was later released.
The suspect is described as in his early 30s, 5ft 6ins to 5ft 7ins, of stocky build, wearing a pale blue short sleeved shirt and green shorts.
And the man he was with is described as aged around 50, 6ft 2ins, of heavy build, bald, wearing a white t-shirt, blue and white shorts and white trainers.
Detective Constable Derek Young from Cambuslang CID said: “This was a violent attack, possibly targeted on the victim, and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of Broompark Road on Sunday evening and either witnessed the assault, or noticed two men matching the above descriptions, to please get in touch.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Cambuslang CID via 101, quoting incident number 4183 of Sunday 21 April 2019. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”
