Child assaulted by two adults in Dundee in targeted attack
The 13-year-old boy was attacked in the Hilltown area on Sunday July 12.
The hunt is on for a man and a woman who assaulted a child in the Hilltown area of Dundee.
The 13-year-old was attacked in a play area, next to a school car park in Alexander Street, on Sunday July 12 at around 4pm.
The couple got into a dark coloured car afterwards and drove towards the boy in a threatening manner - before going in the direction of the Hilltown.
The boy didn't need any medical treatment.
Police say the male suspect is white, with a large build and beard - but there's no information on the woman.
It was first reported to police on Monday July 13 - and officers say they've been able to conclude the attack was targeted.
Constable Daniel Stirling said: "The suspect is known to the child and extensive efforts are under way to locate the attackers and establish the motive for this attack.
"For an adult to assault a child is utterly deplorable and only proves how cowardly they are.
“I am appealing directly to local people who live in this area, in particular, those who live in the flats which overlook the play area where the crime occurred.
Please speak to us, even if you think what you saw or know is insignificant.
CCTV footage has shown there were several members of the public and motorists in the area at the time of the incident. I would ask those people to contact us. I would also urge any motorists to review their dash cam footage as it may have captured images which could assist our investigation.
"Any small piece of information could prove significant, so please pass it on."
Anyone with information should contact the police on 101.
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