Appeal following serious assault in Cambuslang

Officers are appealing for information following a serious assault in Cambuslang.

Around 5pm on Wednesday, 8 October, 2025, a 14-year-old boy was approached by three youths in the Hamilton Road area and seriously assaulted.

He was taken to hospital for treatment, but his injuries are not being treated as life threatening.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

Inspector John Cochrane said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have witnessed the incident to come forward and speak with officers.

“We are also asking anyone with private CCTV or who was driving around the time to check to see if they have captured anything that could help to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2416 of 8 October, 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Appeal following serious assault in Cambuslang

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