A 35-year-old man has been seriously assaulted by a group of thugs in Larkhall.

The man was walking in Scotia Crescent in Larkhall on Friday afternoon at around 4pm.

He was then approached by three men who attacked him, the men then ran off in the direction of Abborsford Avenue. 

The injured man was taken by ambulance to Wishaw General Hospital where he is being treated for lacerations to his head. 

The three men responsible are described as white, aged between 20-30 years of age. 

One was around 6ft 2 inches in height and of slim build and bald. 

Another of the suspects was around 5ft 8 inches in height and of medium build wearing a black skip cap. All the men were wearing dark coloured clothing.

Detective Constable Davy MacFarlane based as Cambuslang Police Office said: “Enquiries are being carried out in the local area and officers have been gathering CCTV footage to gather more information on this assault.  

"There would have been people in the local area on Friday afternoon around the time of the attack who may have seen these three man acting suspiciously.

“I would ask any witnesses, or anyone with information to contact Cambuslang Police Office through 101 quoting reference number 2046 of the 17th November."

Alternatively CRIMESTOPPERS can be contacted on 0800 555 111.