POLICE are appealing for rail travellers to come forward with information after a 28-year-old man was found shot near to a station.

The victim was found close to Wishaw station in North Lanarkshire and detectives believe those responsible may have fled by car. Emergency services attended after the man phoned a friend to tell him to call an ambulance. He was taken to Wishaw General Hospital following Sunday's incident at around 6.30pm.

He was transferred to another hospital with what is believed to be a gunshot injury and is thought to be in a stable condition. Although police have no description of any suspects, Detective Inspector John Lamb, from Wishaw CID, said the incident was being treated as attempted murder.

He said: "We are at a very early stage in the inquiry but I would like to reassure the public that we do not believe this was a random attack. It is not clear how the man came about his injuries, other than what he told his friend on the phone and I am seeking the assistance of the public to find out what happened."

Anyone with any information should contact Wishaw Police Office on 01698 202655.