Driver injured after being dragged out of his Ford Focus in Falkirk

Published 16th Aug 2017

A man's been treated in hospital for an injury to his face after he was dragged out of his Ford Focus by two men in Falkirk.

The 47-year-old was hurt during the incident in the town's Kilbrennan Drive at about 5.50pm yesterday .

He suffered a facial injury and was treated at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert.

The Ford Focus was later set alight at Carronbridge Inn, Falkirk, at around 7.10pm.

Police say one man has been detained in connection with the incident. However, officers are keen to talk to anyone who may have witnessed the initial robbery or the vehicle being set alight.

Detective Inspector Jim Thomson said: We are eager to speak to anyone who may have information about either of these incidents.

I would ask anyone who witnessed the initial robbery in Kilbrennan Drive, or the vehicle being set alight at the Carronbridge Inn, to get in touch with us as soon as possible.''

Anyone information is asked to contact officers Police Scotland on 101