Woman injured following attempted murder in Shotts

A woman is being treated for her injuries after she was deliberately struck by a car in Shotts last night.

At around 5.55pm on Friday evening, officers were called to a report of a woman injured after she was intentionally driven at by a red Skoda Octavia on Station Road in Shotts.

Officers attended and the 21 year-old woman was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where she is being treated for her injuries. Hospital staff have described her condition as stable.

Detective Sergeant Jim Williamson is appealing 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 with a blue Fiat Punto 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 21st June. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.