A MAN has been left "badly shaken" after being attacked with a weapon in a street in Bothwell.

The 35-year-old victim required hospital treatment for a head wound after being seriously assaulted on Blantyre Mill Road.

Detectives are now appealing for information following the incident on Friday, October 22.

Police say the suspect is described as a man of stocky build, around 6 ft tall, who was wearing a green hi-vis jacket.

Detective Constable Christine McLanachan from Cambuslang CID said: “This incident resulted in the victim requiring treatment at hospital for a head wound and left him badly shaken.

“I am appealing for anyone with information about this crime, or the man involved to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cambuslang CID by calling Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2925 of October 22.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.