Three people were assaulted by a group of youths in West Dunbartonshire in the early hours of Saturday morning. At around 12.40am, a man, 43, and a woman, 45, were walking through an underpass towards Kilbowie Road in Clydebank.
They were approached by the youths who then assaulted them in an unprovoked attack. A third man, 44, who was crossing the road at the time, was also assaulted by the group.
READ MORE: Scots Gala Day rammy breaks out as feral youths batter each other with road signs and traffic cones
Emergency services attended and the victims were taken to hospital for treatment on their injuries. Police are now appealing for information in identifying the attackers.
One of the attackers was described as white, aged between 15 and 20 years old, blonde hair, with a slim build. He was wearing a long-length rain jacket with a fur trimmed hood and tracksuit trousers.
The second suspect is described as white, aged between 15 and 20 years old, dark hair wearing a light grey hoody, dark tracksuit bottoms and carrying a black rucksack.
One male, aged 15, has been arrested and charged in connection with this incident, however, enquiries are ongoing.
Officers continue to review CCTV footage from in and around the area for any additional information on the suspects.
Detective Constable Craig McGarry said: “These attacks have been completely unprovoked and it’s imperative we trace whoever is responsible.
"I am appealing to motorists and taxi drivers with dash cams, who were in Kilbowie Road in the early hours of this morning, to check their footage, they may have unknowingly captured images which would assist our investigation.
"If anyone has any information on this crime or the suspects, please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0171 of 18 June, 2022.
Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here .
