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Jonathan Geddes

Two men hospitalised following 'disturbance' in Lanarkshire street following Old Firm

Two men were taken to hospital after violence erupted in the centre of a Lanarkshire town on Sunday afternoon.

Police and paramedics were called to Rutherglen Main Street following a "disturbance" near the popular Vogue bar.

The men assaulted are believed to be Celtic fans celebrating their team's victory over Rangers just hours earlier in the Old Firm match.

Witnesses have told Lanarkshire Live the street was "swarming with police", while two men were seen lying on the ground as friends looked over them.

Social media posts later claimed one of those injured was treated in hospital for a bleed on the brain, however, this has not yet been confirmed by the authorities.

Police Scotland are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

A police source told us : "At around 2.45pm on Sunday, April 3, officers were called to a report of a disturbance in Main Street, Rutherglen.

"Two men were taken to hospital for treatment and enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.

"Anyone with information or potential video footage of the incident, is urged to contact police on 101."

Information can also be left anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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