Police have launched an attempted murder probe after a woman was deliberately hit by a car in Shotts.
The 21-year-old was on Station Road when she was struck by a red Skoda Octavia at 5.55pm yesterday.
She was rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital , where her condition is currently described as stable.
Detectives Sergeant Jim Williamson appealed for information.
He said: “Officers are following a positive line of enquiry in relation to this incident, however I would like to hear from anyone who witnessed this attempted murder take place.
“Shortly before this incident the Skoda Octavia was involved in a road crash was a blue-coloured Fiat Punto shortly on Calderhead Road in Shotts.
"The female driver of the Fiat Punto was uninjured, however I am keen to trace a woman who was driving a white Vauxhall, who stopped to assist the Punto driver.
“I would also like hear from anyone who may have seen the Skoda Octavia driving in the local area on Friday evening. If anyone was driving on these roads and has dash-cam footage, please contact us.”
Anyone with information that may assist our investigation should contact Wishaw Police Office through 101 quoting reference number 3433 of June 21.
Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
