POLICE have launched an investigation after a man was assaulted and racially abused in North Lanarkshire.
Officers said that at around 7.20pm on August 13, a 49-year-old man was walking along Miller Street in Harthill when a red Vauxhall Corsa stopped beside him.
A man allegedly got out of the car, assaulted him and made racial comments towards him.
The suspect is described as white and aged between 20 and 30 years old. He was wearing a black coloured football top, dark coloured shorts, and trainers.
The victim attended hospital for treatment for his injuries.
Police have launched an investigation and have appealed for anyone with information to get in touch.
Detective Constable Verity Gregg said: “This has been an unprovoked attack on a man walking along the street. It is completely unacceptable.
"I am appealing to anyone who was in the area around that time who may have information to get in touch with us. In particular, if you have any dash-cam or doorbell footage, please pass it on as it could provide additional information on the incident or suspect.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
