A man was seriously injured after being attacked in a house in North Lanarkshire.
Police are on the hunt for two men following the incident in Wishaw’s Ettrick Street at around 9.25pm on Thursday.
Investigating officers said the attackers entered a property and seriously assaulted a 34-year-old man before setting fire to a vehicle outside.
The victim was taken to Wishaw General Hospital and the blaze was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Detective constable David Duers said: “This was a terrifying experience for the victim who sustained serious injuries as a result.
“The suspects arrived and left the scene in a dark-coloured vehicle, believed to be a Volvo. I would encourage anyone who saw the vehicle before or after the incident to get in touch with police.”
If you have any information, call 101.
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