A TEENAGE boy and a 23-year-old man have been left with serious injuries after police were called to a disturbance on a Lanarkshire street.

The incident happened at around 5.40pm on Saturday night on Muir Street in Motherwell between the train station and a McDonald's restaurant.

A 15 year-old boy and 23 year-old man were taken to Wishaw General Hospital and treated for serious injuries.

Officers are currently carrying out enquiries and studying CCTV images in a bid to establish what happened.

Detective Sergeant, Jim Williamson, Wishaw Police Office, said: “Two people have sustained quite serious injuries following this incident within Motherwell town centre and we have a team of officers working to find out what happened here.

“Violence in our communities will not be tolerated and our officers will do everything they can take rid our streets of such crimes.

“Extensive CCTV enquiries are being carried out, however we are asking you to think back. Were in that area on Saturday evening? Did you see anything?

“Muir Street was particularly busy on Saturday and therefore we are appealing for anyone who has any information to contact us.

“Officers spoke to a number of individuals that night, however we would also appeal for them to come forward as they may have more information that can help.”

Anyone with information should contact Police via 101, quoting incident number 2986 of Saturday