North Lanarkshire crime: Teenage girl, 17, sexually assaulted in Coatbridge lane

Police are looking for a man after a teenager was sexually assaulted in the early hours of Sunday morning.

A 17-year-old girl has been sexually assaulted in a lane in Coatbridge.

The teenager was approached by a man as she walked near Blair Road and Auldhame Street around 1pm on Sunday.

The attacker is described as white, with dark hair and was wearing a padded jacket and dark trousers.

Police are looking for a man after a teenager was sexually assaulted in the early hours of Sunday morning.

There is an increased police presence in the area following the incident.

Detective Sergeant Jo McCall said: “This was an extremely distressing incident for the victim and it’s imperative we identify the man responsible.

“I would urge anyone with any information to come forward and assist our investigation.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area and who may have dash cam or private CCTV which could assist to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0227 of 28 June. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.