Laser attack in Clydebank leaves woman blind in one eye
Police are looking to trace two youths over the unprovoked attack.
A woman's been left blind in one eye in an 'unprovoked' laser attack in Clydebank.
It happened at around 10pm on Sunday September 10, when the 33-year-old was approached by the pair as she was walking was walking under a railway bridge on Dumbarton Road near to its junction with Cable Depot Road.
One of the youths then shone the laser light into her eye, leaving her needing hospital treatment.
The first suspect is described as white, 14-15 years of age with brown hair styled in a quiff. He was wearing dark coloured sportswear.
The second suspect is described as white, around 14-15 years of age and wearing dark coloured sportswear.
Detective Sergeant Kevin Mulvenna based as Clydebank Police Office said:
“This was a completely unprovoked and senseless attack on this woman, which has left her blind in one eye. The youths responsible must be caught as soon as possible.
“To point a laser pen at someone is highly irresponsible. Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace the two boys, with officers carrying out enquiries in the local area and studying CCTV footage to identify them.
“Anyone with information that may assist this police investigation is asked to contact Clydebank Police Office through 101. Alternatively CRIMESTOPPERS can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”