A man, 35, suffered serious injuries after a disturbance involving a "bladed weapon" took place in Motherwell on Friday afternoon. 

Specialised units were rushed to McClurg Court around 6.10pm where the 35-year-old had suffered serious injuries to his hand. 

A police helicopter was sent to scene of the disturbance, as officers attended alongside the dog unit and a firearms unit. 

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The 35-year-old man was taken to Wishaw General Hospital for treatment. 

A man, 30, was arrested in connection with the incident. 

The 30-year-old man was traced by officers on Airbles Farm Road nearby the scene of the incident. 

He was taken to Monklands Hospital for treatment. 

We're appealing for witnesses after a serious assault took place in Motherwell.

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Detective Constable Jacqui McCann, of Wishaw CID, said: "We're appealing to anyone who witnessed this or has any information relating to this incident to contact us."

Anyone with any information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 3288 of 8 May or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.