Woman sexually assaulted, Cassels Street, Carluke

Detectives are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted and had her handbag stolen in Carluke.

The 31-year-old victim was walking along Cassels Street when the incident happened at some point between 11.50pm on Sunday, 3 September, and 12.40am on Monday, 4 September, 2023.

The suspect is described as being around 40-years-old with short dark hair.

The woman’s handbag was later recovered on Church Lane at Union Street.

Detective Constable Darroch said: “This was a very distressing incident for the victim who has been badly shaken by what happened.

“It is vital that we trace the man involved, who is believed to have discarded the handbag on Church Lane before heading down Union Street towards Kirkton Street.

“I am appealing for anyone who was in the surrounding area around the time of the assault, any saw anything which could assist the investigation, to please get in touch with Wishaw CID via 101, quoting incident number 0110 of Monday, 4 September, 2023. Alternatively you can call Crimsetoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”