Police are investigating after a man was left critically injured following an assault in Hamilton overnight.
A linked "violent incident" early in the night was also being investigated.
The man was found critically injured by officers on Avalon Dr at around 2.40am.
Detective Sergeant Johnathon O’Byrne said he had sustained "significant injuries consistent with an assault".
"He was transported to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition."
Police said the linked violent incident took place at around midnight at a property on Lyon St.
"Scene guards are in place at the Lyon Street property and nearby residents can expect to see a police presence this morning as we conduct further enquiries," O'Byrne said.
He urged anyone with information about the incident to contact police via 105.
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