Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted a robbed while walking home in Larkhall.

A 20-year-old man was assaulted and robbed of his watch by two men while he walked home on Hareleeshill Road on Saturday August 12 at approximately 12.30am. 

Both men ran off along Wilson Street after the attack.

The victim was taken to Wishaw General Hospital and was released after treatment to a facial injury.

The first man is described as in his 20s, of slim build, and was wearing a light grey jogging suit.

The second man is described as in his 20s, of slim build, and was wearing a dark coloured jogging suit with a distinctive white trim down the zip of the jacket.

Detective Constable David Timmons from Cambuslang CID said: “This was a completely unprovoked attack on an innocent man who was simply heading home after a night out.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed what happened or noticed the individuals described above acting suspiciously to get in touch.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact officers from Cambuslang CID and quote incident number 0098 of Saturday 12th August 2017. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”