Three arrested as man hospitalised following disturbance in Lanarkshire town

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Three men are expected to appear in court after a man was hospitalised in East Kilbride yesterday.The incident happened in the town’s Murray Square just before 3pm on Wednesday (OCtober 19) afternoon, with the victim suffering an “injury to his head”.Reports on social media spoke of a large police presence and a hive of activity.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android One woman posted online: “It was the flats above the florists, must have been at least 10 police vehicles there.“A guy was getting brought down by four of them around 4.30pm.”Another wrote: “I seen one guy get put into back of van - two other guys and two lassies were there too.”A police source told Lanarkshire Live they had been “made aware of a disturbance” in the square around 2.55pm on Wednesday.He added: “One man suffered an injury to his head and was taken to Hairmyres Hospital.“Three men, aged 28, 30 and 37, have been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing.”Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to contact police on 101.Information can be left anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.