Robber attacked Rutherglen shopkeeper with knife

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Police are attempting to trace a man who attacked a 42-year-old shopkeeper with a knife during a robbery.

The man ran off with a three-figure sum of cash after attacking the shopkeeper at his News Direct store in Hamilton Road, Rutherglen, at 20:05 on Tuesday.

The injured man was later released from hospital after being treated for cuts to his hands and legs.

The suspect is described as white, about 6ft tall, of slim build with short brown hair.

At the time of the robbery he was wearing dark grey trousers, a grey hooded top and white trainers.

Det Con Stuart Burnside, of Police Scotland, said: "We are currently carrying out inquiries into this incident and gathering CCTV in an effort to gain further information on this incident and the man responsible.

"At this time I would urge anyone who was in the area of Hamilton Road around the time of the incident last night who may have witnessed something suspicious, or who may have information that will assist the police investigation."

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