A man was left needing hospital treatment after being stabbed at a South Lanarkshire railway station.

Emergency crews were called to Blantyre Station following the incident, which took place at the car park at around 1.12am on Sunday.

The victim, aged in his 50s, was attacked by two men following an altercation in the nearby Station Road.

The two men were part of a larger group who fled the scene following the attack - back again towards Station Road.

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The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to non-life-threatening injuries but has since been released.

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: "Officers would like to speak to anyone who knows the two men, or who knows anyone who was in the group.

"They can contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 and quoting reference number 40 of 24/11/19.

"Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

Those in the group are described as:

  • A man, white, between 5ft 10 and 6ft, aged between 20 and 40 years old, of a stocky build and with dark hair. He was wearing a khaki jacket with a patch on the left sleeve, blue jeans and white trainers.
  • A man, white, between 5ft 8 and 5ft 10, aged between 20 and 40 years old, with short dark hair and of slim build. He was wearing a dark jacket with a large white patch on the shoulder area of each sleeve. He was also wearing light blue jeans and white trainers. 
  • A man, white, between 5ft 8 and 5ft 10, of a heavy build, and wearing a dark coloured hooded tracksuit top with a white stripe down each sleeve. He was also wearing dark shorts, black socks and white trainers.
  • A woman, white, aged between 18 and 25 years old, of slim build, and with short dark hair tied into a bun. She was wearing a black jacket, light-coloured trousers and white trainers. 
  • A woman, white, aged between 18 and 25 years old, of a heavy build, and with short dark hair tied up. She was wearing a black jacket with a fur lined hood, blue jeans and dark shoes.