The victim of Tuesday morning's vicious, unprovoked attack in the east of Hamilton is appealing for anyone with any information on his attacker's identity to contact Police.
The 45-year-old taxi driver, who asked not to be named, said he had no idea why a man chose to attack him as he sat in his cab on the corner of Cambridge Rd and Masters Ave shortly before 5am.
"The attack on me was shocking, I needed medical and dental treatment and it's shaken not just me but my wife and three children as well.
"Because of my injuries I haven't been able to return to work and I would be really grateful for any assistance the public can give to Police to find the person who attacked me."
Detective sergeant Will Loughrin of the Hamilton CIB said information that would assist Police would include sightings of anyone who looks like they may have been involved in a fight or suffered injuries in the past 48 hours.
"We believe the offender suffered cuts to his hands as he attacked the victim.
"So we want to hear from anyone who saw someone with an injured hand or blood on his clothing shortly after the attack or who they have encountered since Tuesday with hand injuries."
Anyone with any information on what occurred is asked to contact Mr Loughrin on 021 190 2963.
Alternatively, information can be left anonymously with the independent Crime stoppers on 0800 555111.
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