A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being abducted and attacked in Clydebank.
The 25-year-old man was forced into a white Audi S3 quattro on Milton Mains Court at around 6.20pm on Wednesday.
The man was then left in an unknown location and attended Forth Valley Hospital with “serious but not life-threatening” injuries.
Police said the vehicle was found abandoned and set on fire just off the B9141 near Dunning on Thursday.
The incident was reported to police on Monday, November 25.
The force is urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.
Detective constable Gordon McCready said: “We have been carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances of what happened.
“We are appealing to anyone who may have information, saw the white Audi, or noticed any unusual activity to come forward. Even the smallest piece of information could help our investigation.
“If you can assist, please contact police on 101 quoting reference number CR/451318/24.
“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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