A MAN has been rushed to hospital after being attacked by two intruders wielding a bladed weapon. 

The 27-year-old, who had been staying at his grandmother's house, was attacked at the McGregor Road property at around 7.55am on Tuesday. 

Two men wearing hoodies entered the property and proceeded to attack the victim, who was asleep in the bedroom.

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They then made off from the scene and the grandmother called the police.

The victim was taken by ambulance to Monklands Hospital for treatment to injuries to his face and arm. Medical staff describe his condition as stable.

Detective Sergeant Iain Sneddon from Coatbridge CID said: “This attack took place in the middle of a sheltered housing complex and extensive enquiries are underway to trace the individuals involved.

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“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area between 7am and 8am, and may have seen or heard anything at all suspicious, to please get in touch.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Coatbridge CID via 101, quoting incident number 0561 of Tuesday 18 December 2018.”