A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death outside a house in North Lanarkshire.

Kevin McGuire was attacked by two men who got out of a car on Morar Street, Wishaw, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The 51-year-old was stabbed several times and was taken to Wishaw General Hospital where he later died.

The attackers jumped out of a black Nissan X-Trail car which had been driven into the street by another man before the attack.

Officers have launched a murder enquiry and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Detective Inspector Carol Craig said: "This was a violent attack which cost Mr McGuire his life.

"This does not appear to be a random incident and I am content that he Mr McGuire was the intended victim and this was indeed a targeted attack.

"Nonetheless I am appealing for anyone who was in the area and has any information that will help us identify the group of men responsible."