Cops praise brave have-a-go heroes for rushing to help
Po l i c e h a v e p r a i s e d t h e actions of have-a-goheroes who pinned down a thug who attacked three women – and they are being personally thanked by the town’s top cop .
Two 24-year-olds and a 23-yearold were making their way home al ong St roud Road s hor t l y af t er midnight on Sunday morning when they were subjected to a terrifying assault.
A man tried to rob the group of cash and then attacked one of the 24-year-old women so badly she lost a tooth and required hospital treatment.
The other two women were also assaulted when they tried to step in and protect their friend.
However, two brave members of the public heard the ruckus and rushed to the scene, keeping a hold of the attacker until police arrived.
And Chief Inspector Gillian Scott has written letters of commendation to the good Samaritans.
She told the News: “Shortly before 1am three women were walking along Stroud Road.
“They were walking home from The Oystercatcher in Lindsayfield.
“They were attacked in what was a completely unprovoked assault.
“The man demanded money from them and thereafter assaulted one of the 24-year-old women resulting in her losing a tooth and suffering facial cuts and bruising.
“Her two friends tried to intervene but were also both assaulted by the man.
“However, two members of the public heard the disturbance and they ran to the females’ assistance and restrained the male until the police arrived.
“All three women were taken to Hairmyres Hospital and one of the 24-year-olds and the 23-year-old treatment for her injuries.”
Police said if it hadn’t been for the brave actions of the members of the public they may not have traced the culprit.
Chi e f I ns pec t o r S c o t t a dded: “Po l i c e S c o t l a n d a l way s v a l u e the assistance provided to us by members of our community.
“Both these men on hearing cries for assistance in the early hours of the morning came out of their home to assist and went above and beyond with their actions.
“As Area Commander for the East Kilbride area I would like to offer my sincere thanks to them.
“I believe that there is little doubt that their actions that day prevented the young women from suffering more severe injuries and resulted in the detention of a violent individual.”
A 23-year old was expected t o a ppear i n c our t t hi s week i n connection with the incident.
Their actions prevented the young women from suffering more severe injuries
Brazen thieves who nicked a little girl’s brand new BMX bike from outside her own house have been captured on CCTV.
A man and woman can be seen pinching the bike from outside the property in Adelaide Road in Westwood, with the man then unashamedly riding off on it.
Friends of the family have posted images of the incident on Facebook and are appealing for the bike to be returned to its owner.
A neighbour, Natalie Allan, posted: “Anyone know who this young guy and young girl is.... they stole my neighbours daughter’s bike at 8pm in Westwood.
“Police have been called.. if anyone sees them or the bike or knows anything please let me or the police know... a little girl is very upset!
“Just ridiculous that you can’t leave your things on your own property! Black BMX stunt bike.. brand new.”
PC Laura Taylor, from East Kilbride, said: “We had a report that between 5.50 and 8.30 pm on July 6 a black BMX pedal bike was stolen from outside a property in Adelaide Road in Westwood. Enquiries are ongoing and we would ask anyone who witnessed anything to contact us.”