A man has been rushed to hospital following a 'serious' assault in Hamilton. 

The incident occurred on Monday, April 17 around 5.45pm on Earnock Street. 

Emergency services attended and a 34-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment.

The force remain in the area. 

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 5.45pm on Monday, April 17, police were made aware of a serious assault of a man on Earnock Street, Hamilton.

"Emergency services attended and a 34-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment.

"Officers remain in the area and enquiries are ongoing."