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Holly Lennon

Man robbed and three friends attacked by 'large group' of teens aged 13-15 at Balloch Park

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked and robbed by a large group of teenagers in Balloch Park.

The 18-year-old was near the jetty around 8.10pm on Wednesday when the incident unfolded. A large group of boys and girls aged between 13 and 15 attacked the man, then robbed him and assaulted his three friends near Balloch House Hotel.

He was taken to The Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment of a facial injury, before being released.

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Detective Sergeant Nicky Beattie from CID Clydebank Police Station said: “The park was busy at the time of the incident and we are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the assault or has video footage of the incident.”

“We want to reassure the public regular high visibility patrols will be carried out and anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated.”

“Everyone should be able to enjoy the park, and we want to ensure it is a safe place to visit.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 3665 of 20 July 2022."

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