Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of a serious assault on a 32-year-old man
The incident happened shortly before 2am on Friday (April 12) at a property in the Walker Road area of Fauldhouse.
The man, who had been sleeping, suffered facial injuries and was taken to Wishaw General Hospital for treatment.
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Detective Constable Tony Gilhooley said: “We are appealing to anyone who may have seen anything unusual or suspicious in the area including any unknown vehicles around the time this incident happened to contact us.
“This type of crime is rare for the area and one line of enquiry we are following is that this was a targeted incident. There will be an increased police presence in the area while we carry out enquiries and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 using reference number 0300 of 12 April or speak to any officer or alternatively report any relevant information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
