Youths attacked bar party group

Two seriously hurt in unprovoked assaults

Police are appealing for information after two people were seriously assaulted in an unprovoked attack in Uddingston on Saturday.

Around 12.15am, four people – three 26-yearold-men and a 25-year-old woman – were walking through Bothwell Park Industrial Estate, when they were attacked by a group of youths, male and female, some armed with bottles, in one of the lanes near Knockburnie Road.

One of the 26-year-old men and the 25-yearold woman sustained head injuries and were taken by ambulance to Monklands District General Hospital, where they were both treated and have since been released.

The other two 26-year-old men suffered minor injuries but did not require medical assistance.

The suspects, who made off towards the Appledore Estate, Bothwell, are only described as being white, aged between 15 and 17 years of age, and were said to be wearing tracksuits and hooded tops.

Detective Constable Alan Hamilton, Cambuslang CID, said: “The four friends who were attacked were part of a group of nine friends who had just left a private Hallowe’en party at a bar in Uddingston and were heading home, taking a short cut through the industrial estate, when they were confronted by the youths who had been hanging about the lane there drinking.

“It would appear that there was a very brief verbal exchange between the two groups but then, for no apparent reason, the group attacked the friends with bottles, causing them to fall to the ground where they were further kicked and assaulted.

“One of the 26-year-old men sustained serious facial injuries which will leave permanent scarring.

“The 25-year-old female was struck to the head by a wooden cane that was part of the fancy dress costume, which had been grabbed by the gang and used to assault the friends.

“Understandably, all involved in this incident are traumatised by what has happened.

“They had just had a really good night out with other friends and family in a local pub, and for this completely unprovoked attack to happen as they headed home, is shocking.

“Officers are currently checking CCTV in the area and making local inquiries to identify those responsible. However, we would appeal to anyone who has information which could assist the inquiry, to get in touch.

“Details can be passed to officers at Cambuslang CID via 101. Please quote incident number 0318 of 28/10/17 when calling.”

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

They had just had a really good night out and for this to happen is shocking . . .