Police investigate serious sexual assault against teenage girl in Bellshill

She was attacked in the Sandy Park area of of the town between 8.30pm and 9pm on Sunday.

Author: Callum McQuadePublished 13th May 2025

Officers are investigating a serious sexual assault against a 17-year-old girl in Bellshill at the weekend.

She was attacked in the Sandy Park area of of the town between 8.30pm and 9pm on Sunday.

Police are currently going through CCTV images from the area at the time.

Detective Inspector Lorraine Wilson said: “We are particularly keen to identify two men aged around 30 years who were in the area at the time the assault took place.

"One is described as being of medium build and the other was wearing grey work type trousers.

"Anyone who has seen these men is asked to contact police immediately.”

Inspector Gail Nicol added: “We know that this incident will be concerning for people living in this community and I would like to reassure them that there will be an increased police presence in the area and encourage anyone with concerns to speak to the officers.”

Anyone with information should contact police via 101 quoting incident number 3452 of 11 May 2025.

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