A YOUNG man is in hospital after he was struck with a sharp weapon in a residential area in the early hours of the morning.

The 33-year-old victim was targeted at around 2.20am on Saturday in East Kilbride.

Police were called to a report of a man having been seriously assaulted in Louie Braille Lea near to Scholars Gate in the town.

The victim had been heading home when he was struck by a sharp weapon by another man and was taken to hospital where he remains for treatment.

Detective Constable Derek Young, Cambuslang CID, said: “We are trying to establish exactly how this man came about his serious injuries , and we know that he was struck by a sharp weapon or similar by another man and are working to get a full description of the suspect and ascertain the weapon involved.

“The area is residential and therefore we are appealing for anyone who may have heard or seen anything in the early hours of Saturday morning to come forward and contact us. No matter how insignificant it may seem, it may help us to trace the person responsible."

Anyone with information should contact Cambuslang CID via 101, quoting incident number 0537 of Saturday 19 May 2018. Alternatively you can contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.