A young mum has been left ‘extremely distressed’ after being attacked in the street while out walking with her child.
The 23-year-old was assaulted by a young man - thought to be in his late teens or early 20s - in the Bellshill area around 1pm on Friday (September 18).
The assault happened at the corner of Mansfield Road and Blackmoss Drive - her attacker then ran off along Hamilton Road.
Detective Constable Sean O’Farrell, of Lanarkshire CID, said: “This appears to have been a random assault in broad daylight, and although the woman was not seriously hurt, she has been left extremely distressed by what happened.
“This type of behaviour is completely unacceptable and it is vital that we trace the despicable individual responsible.
“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area around 1pm on Friday and may have noticed a man approach a woman and child, or anything at all suspicious, to please get in touch.
“Additional patrols will be in the area to provide reassurance to members of the public and I would urge anyone with information or concerns to speak to them.”
The attacker is described as in his late teens or early 20s and was wearing a grey coloured top and dark jeans.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Wishaw CID on 101 using incident number 1721 of Friday 18 September. Info can also be shared anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
