A 59-year-old man has died after being abducted from his home and assaulted in Airdrie , North Lanarkshire.
Police were called to a disturbance in the town's Frew Street just after 12.30am on Monday - with the occupant of the home later found seriously injured over four miles away at Rankin Crescent in Greengairs.
It's believed the man was forced into a car, later being dumped by the side of the road with serious injuries.
The victim was taken to Monklands Hospital for his injuries, but has since died.
Officers have now launched a murder inquiry, with a post-mortem examination to be carried out to establish the exact cause of death.
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Sommerville from the Major Investigation Team is re-appealing for information.
He said: "We are continuing to carry out extensive inquiries to find out more information on the exact circumstances surrounding this incident and gather more information on those involved and the vehicle used.
"Officers are studying a large amount of CCTV from the local area, and are following up all lines of inquiry from the footage.
"I would urge anyone who was in the area of Frew Street, Airdrie and Rankin Crescent in Greengairs between midnight and 1.30am on Monday morning, who has any information that will assist this murder investigation to come forward."
Anyone with information should call police via 101 quoting 0074 of August 19.
Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.
