Hunt for masked men who drove 4x4 car at victim

A 35-year-old man is recovering in a Lanarkshire hospital after he was struck by a 4x4 car police say was driven at him deliberately.

Detectives say he was targeted around 10.35pm on Tuesday in Roughcraig Street in Airdrie.

Two men, who both had their faces masked, then got out the vehicle before making their escape.

The victim was taken to Wishaw General for treatment where medical staff describe his condition as stable.

Detective Inspector Cammy Miller from Coatbridge CID said: “This was a reckless and dangerous attack.”

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