Lanarkshire Crime: Schoolboy, 12, hospitalised after being 'seriously assaulted' by man in Coatbridge
Enquiries are ongoing.
Detectives are appealing for information after a boy was ‘seriously assaulted’ in Coatbridge.
A 12-year-old boy was allegedly attacked by a man around 3.50pm on Friday on a dirt track parallel to the Heatherbell crossing by Gartgill Road.
The injured boy attended hospital for treatment.
The suspect is described as around 40 to 50 years old, around 5ft 7in tall, and of stocky build. He was wearing a black puffer jacket and black trousers.
Detective Constable Lynne Thomson said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the assault to contact us.
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“We are particularly keen to speak to a woman walking a dog, which was wearing a high vis harness, in the area just before the incident happened.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 2291 of Friday, March 13, 2026. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.”