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A junior football match between Glenafton Athletic and Cambuslang Rangers was abandoned after a rammy led to a referee being assaulted.

Officers were called to the West Region Premiership match after the incident, which was taking place at Loch Park in New Cumnock as Craig McEwan's Glenafton side took on Paul McColl's Cambuslang team.

Police arrived at around 2.40pm, just after the game was abandoned at half time.

It is believed a controversial penalty decision sparked on-field uproar which led to the referee being assaulted.

Glenafton's match secretary John Stewart later took to Twitter to insist the incident had nothing to do with his team or players.

It is not yet known the extent of the referee's injuries, but they are not thought to be serious.

(Image: Rutherglen Reformer)

A spokesperson Police Scotland said: "Officers were called at around 14.40pm to the Glenafton Athletic versus Cambuslang Rangers football game after a man, the referee, was assaulted during the game.

"Enquires are ongoing."

Cambuslang Rangers are managed by Paul McColl, who was gunned down in February.

The gaffer remained in hospital under police guard for a number of days after the attack close to the Kirkhill Bar in Cambuslang.

(Image: Daily Record)

Police believe Mr McColl was in or near his black Peugeot 206 close to the pub in Cadoc Street when he was shot.

A burnt out Ford Focus car was later discovered in Turnlaw Road.