Vile sex attack on girl at farm track

Detectives D are appealing for information in as enquiries continue after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in Cleland.

Between 3.30pm and 4pm on Sunday, January 7, the 16-year-old was walking along a farm track off Wishaw Low Road.

She was then approached by a man who pushed her and subjected her to the vile attack.

The teenager managed to fend the suspect off and made her way home before raising the alarm.

The suspect is described as white, aged between 20 and 30 years old, with a slim build.

On the date of the offence he was wearing a hooded top and light grey coloured tracksuit trousers.

Officers have been carrying out significant enquiries and have been reviewing CCTV images from surrounding areas in an effort to gain more information on the suspect.

Detective Constable Lindsay Kane is urging any member of the public with information to come forward and assist police.

She said:“Despite this being a fairly remote area, it is used a lot by local residents and dog walkers so it’s possible someone may have seen something and have information which could assist our investigation.

“I would appeal to anyone who uses this route to contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call officers at Motherwell Police Station via 101, quoting incident number 2030 of 7 January 2018.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.