Man in hospital after robbed of mobile phone and camera

A man has suffered a "violent attack" after being robbed off his mobile phone and camera in Cumbernauld.

The 41 year old was walking along Laburnum Road at around 1610 hrs yesterday when he was approached by a woman and two men who assaulted him.

The victim was taken to Monklands Hospital where medical staff describe his condition as stable.

The woman is described as between 20 and 35 years old, 5ft 6, with dark brown hair which was tied back in a ponytail. She was also wearing a turquoise tracksuit top.

The first man is described as between 30 and 35 years old, of slim build and with short dark brown hair. He was wearing a dark jacket and dark blue tracksuit bottoms.

The second man is described as between 30 and 40 years old, of medium build, bald, and was wearing light coloured clothing.

Detective Sergeant Iain Sneddon from Coatbridge CID said: “This was a violent attack which left a man in hospital and enquiries are underway to trace the people involved.

“The victim is a keen photographer and had his camera around his neck at the time of the incident and I would appeal to anyone who may have seen him, or a group matching the above descriptions, to get in touch.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at Coatbridge CID via 101 and quote incident number 2992/30. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”

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