Hunt for man who kicked seven-year-old girl outside Dundee's Wellgate

It happened on Monday afternoon - she was not injured

Author: Callum ClarkPublished 11th Sep 2020
Last updated 11th Sep 2020

Police are investigating an unprovoked attack on a seven-year-old child outside Dundee's Wellgate Centre.

The girl was kicked by a man on Monday afternoon - she was not injured.

The suspect is described as being in his 20s and of dark complexion.

A Police Scotland spokeperson said: "Officers would like to trace a man who is described as of dark complexion, possibly Asian, aged in his 20s, about 6ft tall and heavy build, and was wearing a dark blue jacket at the time of the incident.

"He was in the company of a woman wearing long pink clothing. It is understood that a number of passers-by approached the family of the victim to offer assistance or inform them that they had witnessed the incident.

"We would like to speak to these potential witnesses as soon as possible."

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