Victim in hospital after street fight

A man was left in a critical condition after trouble at a house in Coatbridge spread into the street.

The 28-year-old victim was involved in a disturbance at a property in the town’s Arnott Drive at 11.30am last Thursday.

The disturbance spilled out onto the street, resulting in the man sustaining his injury.

Emergency services were called to the scene and the victim was taken to University Hospital Monklands, where his condition was described as “critical”.

As the Advertiser went to press, police enquiries were still ongoing, with o fficers carrying out door-to-door enquiries and checking for any CCTV footage.

Detective Inspector Cameron Miller said: “We know there was an altercation in the flat which carried on into the street.

“Enquiries have shown that there were a number of people at their windows who may have witnessed the incident.

“I am appealing for them to contact police with any information on what they may have seen.

“A young man is in a critical condition and it’s imperative we trace whoever is responsible for the attack.

“If anyone has any information or knowledge regarding this crime, please do pass it on to us.”

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or with information, can call CID officers at Coatbridge police office via 101 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be given anonymously.