A man has been left seriously injured after he was deliberately struck by a car in a murder bid in South Lanarkshire.

The 38-year-old was walking along Burnhouse Crescent, in Hamilton, when a silver Range Rover deliberately drove at him and knocked him down.

The vehicle then made off at speed along Neilsland Road, before disappearing out of sight.

Emergency services attended and the victim was taken to Hairmyres Hospital for treatment to serious leg injuries.

Medical staff describe his condition as stable.

Detectives are now appealing for information into the incident that took place at around 11.20pm on Thursday and is being treated as attempted murder.

Detective Sergeant Ronnie Douglas said: "I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of Burnhouse Crescent or Neilsland Road last night and either witnessed the incident, or noticed a silver Range Rover driving erratically, to please get in touch.

"I would also urge any motorists with dashcams who were in the vicinity to check their footage in case they have captured anything which could be of significance.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Cambuslang CID via 101.