Man rushed to hospital after serious assault in Kilsyth

A 50-year-old man from Kilsyth had to be taken to hospital after allegedly being struck over the head by another man on Saturday (September 5)

Police were called to Rennie Road at 6pm amidst reports that a 50-year-old man had been assaulted.

On arriving, they saw that he had a head injury - and that another man was running from the scene.

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After a short chase on foot, a 28-year old male was apprehended by police.

He was arrested for serious assault and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

The injured male has since been discharged from hospital.