‘Targeted’ machete attack on Scots street leaves man with head injuries

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A man has been rushed to hospital with head injuries after a ‘targeted’ machete attack on a street in Lanark.Emergency services were called to the scene on Rhyber Avenue at around 8.35pm on Thursday, June 9, after the alarm was raised.

A 31-year-old man was badly injured after the suspect, who was accompanied by three other men, assaulted him in the street.The gang-of-four also vandalised windows of a house on the same street before fleeing the scene in a dark-coloured motor.

The victim was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where he remains in a stable condition. A major police investigation has been launched to identify and catch the suspects with investigators appealing for witnesses.Detective Sergeant Jim Williamson, Wishaw CID, said: “Whilst the motive for this attack has still to be established, we believe that the man, for whatever reason, was specifically targeted.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been at the forefront when it comes to reporting crime in Scotland.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed of the top crime and courts headlines?We share live crime news and exclusive court stories as well as features and columns on historical cases, keeping our readers informed and updated across the country.“At this time we have no description of the suspects.

Rhyber Avenue is residential and I am sure that people would have seen, or at least heard the attack take place.“If you have any information about the incident, then please contact police at Wishaw via 101 quoting reference number 3333 of Thursday, 9 June, 2022.“Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up