Police are investigating after a man was left critically injured following an assault in Hamilton overnight. <\/p>\n
A linked “violent incident” early in the night was also being investigated. <\/p>\n
The man was found critically injured by officers on Avalon Dr at around 2.40am. <\/p>\n
Detective Sergeant Johnathon O\u2019Byrne said he had sustained “significant injuries consistent with an assault”.<\/p>\n
“He was transported to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.” <\/p>\n
Police said the linked violent incident took place at around midnight at a property on Lyon St. <\/p>\n
“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. <\/p>\n
He urged anyone with information about the incident to contact police via 105. <\/p>\n
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