The Scottish Ambulance service have issued an update after a man was 'stabbed' near a school yesterday.

We previously reported that cops were called to High Common Road area of East Kilbride at around 12.55pm after a man was attacked in broad daylight. 

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Glasgow Times:

Now, the ambulance service have confirmed that one person was taken to hospital following the incident. 

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 12:55 on March 5 to attend an incident on High Common Road, East Kilbride.

"An ambulance was dispatched to the scene and the patient was transported to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital."

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The force have also confirmed that an investigation into the incident has been launched and that enquiries are ongoing.