Police Launch Witness Appeal After Man & Woman Assaulted

POLICE SCOTLAND are appealing for witnesses after a 22 year old woman and a 25 year old man were assaulted by 2 males in St Michael’s Street, Dumfries, around 2am on Sunday 16th August.

The man and woman were walking along St Michael’s Street when they were approached by 3 males who engaged them in conversation.

Out of nowhere one of the males assaulted the man causing him to sustain minor injuries. The woman questioned the male as to the reason he assaulted her friend.
Just then, one of the other males assaulted the woman, before all 3 ran off. The woman sustained minor injuries as a result.

A Police Spokesperson Said “The males were described as follows:-

Male 1 – Late teens/early 20’s, 6 ft tall, dark hair, wearing a black top and denim shorts.
Male 2 – Late teens/early 20’s, 5 ft 9 in height, dirty blonde hair, wearing a grey top and denim jeans.
Male 3 – Late teens/early 20’s, 6 ft tall, dirty blonde hair, wearing a red top and denim shorts.

If you saw or heard anything in relation to this incident, please phone us on 101 quoting ref PDG0158240820.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111″