Police areappealing for anyone who witnessed the assault or has dash cam or private CCTV footage to contact them

Officers are appealing for information following a serious assault in Airdrie on Bonfire Night.

Around 10.05pm on Thursday, 5 November a 25-year-old man was approached by a group of youths and assaulted at a local bonfire event between Chapelside Primary and South Commonhead Avenue.

He was taken to Monklands Hospital for treatment to what were described as serious injuries.

Detective Constable Hanif said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

“The area was busy at the time with people attending the event and I would ask anyone who saw anything or who has any information which could assist with our enquiries to get in touch.

“I would also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dash cam or private CCTV that could assist to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 4193 of 5 November 2026.