Hunt for hooded man after woman, 20, robbed at knifepoint in play park

Police are searching for a man after a woman was robbed at knifepoint at a play park in Uddingston.

A 20-year-old woman was at the playground on Old Mill Road around 11.45pm on Tuesday when she was threatened by a man with a knife and robbed of personal items.

Police are now searching for the man, who is described as being around 20 years old, around 5ft 10in tall, of thin build and wearing an all-black tracksuit with the hood up.

Detective constable David Telfer said: “This incident left the woman understandably shaken.

“The man took possession of her bag and then dropped it, before making off.

“Our extensive enquiries are ongoing, and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who was in the area and who may have dash cam or private CCTV that could assist to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0166 of June 30, 2026.