A bogus policeman stopped a driver on a busy main road just weeks after a car was stolen by two men dressed as officers.

A 31-year-old man was driving his Volkswagen Passat in the early hours of Wednesday in East Kilbride, when he was pulled over by a black Astra car with flashing blue lights.

The driver of the Passat stopped his car on Stewartfield Road, near the Kingsgate roundabout, at around 2.15am.

A man dressed as a police officer got out of the car and approached the driver of the stopped Passat, who he asked to get out so he could speak to him.

The intended target refused to do this, however, and the suspect got back into the Astra drove off.

The passenger in the Astra was dressed in dark clothing and remained standing next to vehicle.

The driver is described as white, 5ft 8in and of medium build with a scruffy appearance.

It comes just over two weeks after two men dressed as police stole a black Audi A1 in East Kilbride after convincing the driver to get out and tried to steal another car in Cambuslang.

Detective sergeant Graeme Begley, at Lanarkshire Division, said: "Our enquiries are ongoing into this report and to establish if this incident is linked to two similar incidents on Sunday, October 30, in East Kilbride and Cambuslang.

"Although we cannot confirm they are linked at this time, we are not ruling anything out. Officers are carrying out enquiries in the area to trace those responsible and we are looking through CCTV images to identify them.

"These incidents are concerning and additional patrols are being carried out in the area following this incident."

He added: "Genuine police officers will be in full uniform. All officers carry a warrant card with their photograph and details on it.

"If you have any doubt about their authenticity take a note of their details and contact your local police office through 101.

"I would urge anyone with information that may assist our investigation to contact Airdrie Police Office through 101.

"Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."