Appeal for information after man robbed in Bellshill
Officers are appealing for information after a man was robbed in Bellshill on Thursday.
Around 2am on Thursday, 1 July, a 33-year-old man was in the Coltness Drive area when he was attacked by a man carrying a knife. His wallet was taken from him, but later retrieved.
The suspect is described as being in his early 20s of slim build with short dark hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a light coloured t shirt.
Detective Constable Lindsey McIntyre, Wishaw CID, said: “This appears to have been an opportunist attack and the man has been left severely shaken and with an injury to his head and face.
“This type of behaviour is completely unacceptable and it is vital that we trace the individual responsible.
"I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the attack, or seen anything out of place, to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Wishaw CID via 101, quoting incident number 3557 of Thursday, 1 July, 2021. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called on 0800555111, where details can be provided anonymously.
