A 59-year-old man was assaulted after being "forced into a car" in Airdrie last night.
Detectives are appealing for information on the abduction which took place on Frew Street just after midnight this morning.
Cops were called to an address on the street at 12.30am but the man who lives there was found "seriously injured" on Greengairs' Rankin Street a short time later.
He was taken to hospital and is in a serious but stable condition.
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.
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“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 Coatbridge Police Station through 101 quoting reference number 0074 of 19 August 2019. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted through 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.
