Woman assaulted during attempted robbery in Cumbernauld underpass

At around 7.55am, a 43-year-old victim was approached by a man at the underpass tunnel near to the M80, leading from Castlecary Road to Wardpark Industrial Estate.

He assaulted her causing minor injuries, before trying to steal her bag, and then ran off in the direction of the motorway.

The suspect is described as Indian/Pakistani, in his early 30s, around 5’10” and of slim build with short black wavy hair and a thin patchy black beard.

He was well-kept in appearance and was wearing a high viz vest, black jacket, black skinning jeans and black boots.

Detective Sergeant Mark Nelson, of Coatbridge CID, said: “The victim was badly shaken following the incident and received minor injuries. Our officers are supporting her.

“This was an isolated incident and I would like to reassure the local community we are doing everything we can to identify the culprit.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area before or after the time of the incident and saw a man matching this description to get in touch with police.

“If you were driving in the area and have access to a dash-cam, I would ask you to please go back and check for any footage that may assist our investigation.”

Anyone with information should contact the police via 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 in confidence.