Man stabbed twice by stranger he met at Airdrie takeaway A man was attacked and stabbed in an apparently unprovoked attack in North Lanarkshire, police said. The 31-year-old sustained a facial injury and a stab wound to his leg after being assaulted in Shanks Street by a man he had met in a takeaway in Airdrie on Thursday afternoon. He walked to a nearby shop for help and an ambulance took him to Monklands General Hospital where he was treated and detained overnight for observation. The attacker is described as a white man, approximately 30 years of age, wearing a white T-shirt and white hooded top. Detective Constable John Currie at Coatbridge CID is appealing for witnesses. He said: "It would appear that this was a totally unprovoked attack and at this time, we have been unable to establish a motive. I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of Shanks Street around 4.00pm on Thursday and saw the men walking together or witnessed the attack to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact CID at Coatbridge on 01236 502 034. Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained, or the police non-emergency number 101.