Assault victim was bleeding from head wound and running from house in Hamilton

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A shocked passer-by saw an assault victim bleeding from a head wound and running from a house in Hamilton. Police were soon on the scene and arrested one of the attackers after a short chase.Andrew Ballantyne, 46, of Fereneze Crescent, Hamilton, appeared at the town's sheriff court this week.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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He was sleeping and woke to find two men, including Ballantyne, attacking him.He was struck on the head and body but managed to flee from the property.His attackers followed him outside and police officers chased and caught Ballantyne.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to his head injury.When charged, Ballantyne told officers: "Aye, I did hit him."Sheriff Linda Nicolson deferred sentence until next month for background reports and an electronic tagging assessment.