Appeal after attempted abduction in Wishaw

A man is recovering after an attempted abduction in North Lanarkshire on Wednesday afternoon.

The 37-year old was walking on Netherton Street in Wishaw at half 1 when two men tried to force him into a vehicle before assaulting him.

He was eventually released by the two men and he was treated by a passing ambulance for facial injuries.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Detective Constable Jacqui McCann from Wishaw CID said "Whilst this appears to have been a targeted incident it was a sustained attach which left the victim with facial injuries and it is vital we trace the men responsible.

"I would appeal to anyone who was within the vicinity of Netherton Street around 13:30 hours Wednesday 27th September 2017 and may have witnesses what happened or saw trhe vehicle to please get in touch"

Anyone with information is asked to contact Wishaw CID via 101 quoting incident number 1774 of 27/9/17. Alternatively calls can be made via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained