POLICE APPEAL FOR WITNESSES TO ASSUALT OF 26 YEAR OLD DRIVER – STRANRAER

Jun 17, 2019 Dumfries & Galloway News Reading Time: 1 minute

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Police in Stranraer are investigating reports a 26 year old man was dragged from his vehicle and assaulted in Belmont Road in the town.

The incident is alleged to have occurred between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM on Saturday 15th June 2019 when the victim stopped in a line of traffic. The suspect, approached the vehicle and opened the drivers door before assaulting him. The victim was not seriously injured however we are appealing for witnesses to the incident.

Constable Sean Hannah from Stranraer said “We believe this to be a targeted attack and the victim and suspect are believed to be known to each other. Anyone who was in Belmont Road around this time and witnessed the incident is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.