Two women suffered 'serious burns' after men threw a corrosive substance on them in what is believed to be a targeted attack in Lanarkshire.
The two women, aged 21 and 42, were within a property on Motherwell Road in Carfin at 12,05am on Sunday, June 7.
Two men arrived in a small car, before smashing the property's window and throwing the substance over the women, leaving them seriously injured.
Both were taken to University Hospital Wishaw to receive treatment to the serious burns to their skin, before later being released.
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Police are now looking to identify those responsible, and ask anyone with information to come forward.
Officers believe the car used in the assault was found burnt out a short time later in North and South Road, Motherwell.
Detective sergeant Jim Williamson of Wishaw CID said: “We are still working to establish the motive surrounding this attack, however, we believe this was a targeted attack.
"Officers are conducting a number of enquiries in the local area today and the public will see an increased police presence.
“I am appealing for anyone who may have heard or seen anything around the time of the incident which may help with our enquiries, to get in touch.
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"We are particularly interested in the movements of the vehicle, believed to be a small hatchback and possibly a Suzuki Baleno.
"If you saw this car in the area last night, or in the days prior to the assault, please come forward to assist our inquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0023 of June 7, 2020.
Alternatively information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111.
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