A MAN has been arrested and another man was taken to hospital following an alleged "large-scale disturbance" near Glasgow. 

Officers responded to Dean Crescent in Hamilton after the alarm was raised at around 5.45am yesterday. 

A 35-year-old man suffered "serious injuries" and was taken to Wishaw General Hospital for treatment. 

Police confirmed a 37-year-old man was arrested in connection with the alleged incident.

He was released pending further investigations. 

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers were called to reports of a large scale disturbance which resulted in a man suffering serious injuries at Dean Crescent, Hamilton about 5.45am on Saturday, January 1, 2021. 

"The 35-year-old man was taken to Wishaw General Hospital for treatment.  A 37-year-old man was arrested and released pending further enquiries."