A man was hospitalised with a facial injury after being seriously assaulted in Dumbarton.
Last Wednesday evening, police were called to the scene near a bus stop on Glasgow Road following reports of an attack.
Police say the 40-year-old victim was in an altercation with a man in a red car before he was assaulted. The suspect sped off down Castlegreen Street.
Officers are now appealing to the public for information and have issued a description of the attacker. He is described as 17-18 years old, 5ft 6 - 5ft 8 in height, average build and short dark hair. He was wearing a blue Rangers top, black shorts, and was carrying a black rucksack at the time.
A Police Scotland statement issued this morning reads: "Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault which occurred in Dumbarton on Wednesday, 2 June.
"Around 6.45pm a 40-year-old man was near to a bus stop on Glasgow Road, near to its junction with Castlegreen Street, when he was involved in an altercation with a man in a red car.
"He was subsequently assaulted by the man who made off down Castlegreen Street in his vehicle.
"The victim went to the Royal Alexandra Hospital where he received treatment for a facial injury.
"The suspect is described as 17-18 years old, 5ft 6 - 5ft 8 in height, average build and short dark hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a blue Rangers top, black shorts, and was carrying a black rucksack."
Detective Constable Mark Gillies from Clydebank CID said: “I am appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident to please come forward.
“In particular I would like to speak to any motorists who were on Glasgow Road at the time, and may have dash-cam footage which could be of significance.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Clydebank CID through 101, quoting incident number 3078 of Wednesday, 2 June. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
