Police are hunting a masked gang after they jumped out a car and pounced on a man in Hamilton and assaulted him with “sharp weapons” in Hamilton.
The attack happened in Kelvin Gardens at about 10.30pm on Saturday.
Officers said the man was walking alone when a a small, black BMW car pulled up beside him.
Three men wearing dark clothing and balaclavas got out of the car and hit him with sharp weapons.
They then got back into the car and drove off in unknown direction.
The 22-year-old man made his way to a friend’s house who then called for an ambulance and he was taken to Wishaw General Hospital where he was treated for his injuries.
Sergeant John Watson at Cambuslang Police Office said: “This was a violent attack which left a young man with serious injuries and as yet we have still to establish a motive for the attack.
“I appeal to anyone who witnessed the attack or anyone that may have seen a black BMW car in the vicinity around 10.30 pm on Saturday, 17 October to contact police immediately.
“I also urge motorists who were in the area at the time to check their dash cam footage as they may have captured something that could help us identify the persons responsible for this vicious attack.”
Anyone with information should contact police at Cambuslang quoting incident number 4584 of 17 October 2020 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
