Police have sealed off a block of flats in East Kilbride as CID investigate a serious assault.
Lanarkshire Live understands there has been a heavy police presence at an address in Franklin Place, Westwood since Tuesday, March 14 and a cordon remains in place.
We can now exclusively reveal that a 28-year-old man was seriously assaulted at the address last week.
The incident is believed to have taken place on Thursday, March 9 or Friday, March 10 but was not reported to police at the time.
Police Scotland moved to assure the public there is "no risk to the wider community".
Our video footage shows a large area around the flats, directly opposite East Milton Primary School, taped off while officers carry out their enquiries.
Neighbours were unable to offer any details about the incident but said police had been guarding the scene since Tuesday.
One man told us: "I've been watching the police activity from my balcony wondering what's happened.
"They taped the block off yesterday and forensics arrived this morning. I hope no one has died but it looks that way or something serious."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers are investigating after a 28-year-old man was admitted to University Hospital Hairmyres, East Kilbride with serious injuries on Tuesday, March 14.
“Enquiries have established he was assaulted at an address at Franklin Place in East Kilbride. The incident is believed to have taken place on Thursday, March 9 or Friday, March 10 but was not reported to police at the time.
“An investigation is ongoing and officers will be carrying out enquiries at the scene. There is not thought to be any risk to the wider community.
“Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference 2012 of 14 March.”
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