Police are hunting a gang of thugs who attacked a man at his home in South Lanarkshire.
At around 6pm on Thursday the victim, aged 59, was at home in Chatham, East Kilbride when three men got into the property. They assaulted him, injuring his head, hands and leg.
Emergency crews were called to the scene and the man was rushed to hospital for treatment. The severity of his injuries and current medical condition were not disclosed by police.
