A murder investigation has been launched after a 59-year-old man died following a brutal abduction and assault in North Lanarkshire.
The victim, who has not yet been formally named, was abducted from his home in yesterday (August 19).
Police were called to reports of a disturbance in the town's Frew Street just after 12.30am, however the occupant of the home later found injured over four miles away at Rankin Crescent in Greengairs.
He was rushed to Monklands Hospital but died from his inj uries this afternoon.
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Sommerville from the Major Investigation Team 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 any information that may assist the ongoing inquiry, no matter how insignificant it may seem should contact detectives through 101 quoting reference number 0074 of 19 August 2019. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
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