One punch is all it takes to change lives

judgement.”

Cabinet Secretary for Justice Michael Matheson said: “Identifying and tackling the root causes of crime and the issues that cause harm in our communities is a responsibility for the police, our partners and communities.

“The ‘One Punch’ campaign is part of the Safe Summer – Action Against Violence campaign and I am encouraged by this initiative to reduce the number of violent incidents and improve the safety and wellbeing of individuals and communities.”

We are appealing for information for the following crimes, all of which occurred during the day. About 11.50am on Tuesday, August 29, at Birchfield Road, Hamilton a male was disturbed trying to force a rear patio door with intent to enter and steal. He made off on being disturbed. The suspect is described as male, 6ft 3in grey tracksuit with a muscular build.

Between 11.15am to 11.35am, on Monday, August 28, at Springfield Crescent, Uddingston, a jewellery box and contents were stolen. A light blue Audi estate was observed and sounded the horn, to warn the suspect, described as a male in his 40s, wearing a black jacket that persons were nearby. The suspect then entered the vehicle and both made off. Between 12.50 to 2pm on Tuesday, August 29, a property was broken into at Craig Street, Blantyre after a door was forced. Property including two laptops, a camera and jewellery taken using a black holdall. On being disturbed the suspect, described as 30-40 years, wearing a black beanie hat, white tracksuit top and black bottoms made off. Police are reviewing local CCTV. If you have any information you feel should be reported or information on any of the crimes previously detailed please contact the police using 101, or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.