A man has been charged with attempted murder after armed police swooped on high-rise flats in East Kilbride.

Emergency services were called to Sadlers Wells Court in Calderwood after the alarm was raised at around 8.05am on Monday, September 22. Officers say that a 25-year-old woman was taken to Hairmyres Hospital where her condition is unknown.

Police previously said that a 45-year-old man had been arrested. They have since confirmed that he has been charged with attempted murder.

He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Tuesday, September 23. Pictures taken from the scene on Monday showed a heavy police presence in attendance.

Emergency crews including officers armed with guns, could be seen to have flooded the car park. Police say a report will be sent to the procurator f

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