BATTERED IN STREET
Gang attack after couple’s warning
A gang of yobs battered and robbed a couple who had told them to get down from the roof of a building in a “vicious attack”.
The two victims saw the thugs standing on top of condemned housing in Deans South and shouted at them to come down. But the gang launched a shocking attack, pushing the man to the ground before assaulting him and stealing his mobile phone.
And when his female friend tried to intervene, she was also attacked. Police have appealed for witnesses following the assaults, which took place at around 7pm last Thursday (September 15).
The suspects are all white males thought to be in their late teens or early twenties. The first suspect is described as being around five feet eight inches tall and of medium build with dark greasy hair and a spotty complexion. He was wearing a
blue zip-up hooded top and light coloured trousers. The second suspect is described as being around five feet 10 inches tall and slim built. He had blonde or light brown hair in a middle parting, with a wispy goatee beard. He was wearing a maroon polo shirt and dark blue trousers.
The third suspect is described as being 6 ft tall of skinny build with long brown hair with a spotty complexion. He was wearing a light coloured t-shirt and light coloured trousers.
One of the suspects is believed to have been using a blue, black and silver Magna mountain bike with the word ‘oxygen’ on the frame and a worn saddle.
Detective Constable Craig Leckie said: “This was a vicious attack on two people who were trying to be good citizens.
“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area and may have seen anything suspicious or who can identify the suspects to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.