A 59-year-old man has been left seriously injured after being abducted from his home in Airdrie , North Lanarkshire.
Police were called to a disturbance in the town's Frew Street just after 12.30am this morning - with the occupant of the home later found injured over four miles away at Rankin Crescent in Greengairs.
It's believed the man was forced into a dark-coloured car, later being dumped by the side of the road with serious injuries.
A manhunt has now been launched with police urging anyone with information to come forward.
Detective Inspector Kenny Dalrymple of Coatbridge Police Station said: “We initially received a report that a disturbance had taken place within a house in Frew Street, Airdrie and that the 59-year-old man from that address was forced into a dark-coloured car.
"He may have then been driven to Rankin Crescent, Greengairs, where he was left seriously injured on the road.
“The injured man was taken to hospital where he is being treated for his injuries and staff describe his condition as serious but stable.
"There is no description of the suspects at this time however we are working to establish the exact circumstances surrounding this incident and to trace the vehicle involved and its occupants.
"Officers have been speaking to people in both areas and are viewing CCTV footage to gather more information.
"I am appealing to anyone who was in the area of Frew Street, Airdire and Rankin Crescent, Greengairs between 12.15am and 1.30am on Monday morning, who may have seen anything suspicious to contact us as soon as possible."
Anyone with information should contact police via 101 quoting reference number 0074 of August 19, 2019.
Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted through 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.
