A MAN has been left with serious injuries after being assaulted in Hamilton.

The 34-year-old was taken to hospital following the incident on Donaldson Street at around 5.30pm last night.

Police received a report of an assault. 

Locals reported the area being taped off after an investigation was launched.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.30pm on Tuesday, December 21, officers were called to the Donaldson Street area of Hamilton, following a report of an assault.

"The victim, a 34-year-old man, was taken to University Hospital Wishaw with serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

"Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.”