A man has been left fighting for his life after a stabbing in South Lanarkshire.

Emergency services were called to Woodend Road in Rutherglen at around 4pm on Tuesday.

A 20-year-old was taken to hospital with stab wounds and medical staff have described his condition as critical.

A man has now been arrested in connection with the attack.

A police spokeswoman said: "We were called to reports of a 20-year-old man being seriously injured in Woodend Road, Rutherglen.

"Emergency services attended and he was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where medical staff have described his condition as critical.

"A man has been arrested in connection with the incident and enquires continue."