Hunt for two men after girl, 17, raped in Bellshill park

A manhunt has been launched after a teenage girl was raped in a park in North Lanarkshire.

Officers were alerted to the incident that happened around 9pm on Sunday in the Sandy Park area of Bellshill.

A 17-year-old woman was seriously sexually assaulted and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

Police said they are looking to trace two men aged around 30 years old who were in the are at the time of the attack.

They described one of the men as being of medium build and the other was wearing grey work type trousers.

Police Scotland is urging anyone with information to come forward.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Around 9pm on Sunday, May 11, 2025, a 17-year-old teenage girl was seriously sexually assaulted within Sandy Park area of Bellshill.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

Detective inspector Lorraine Wilson said: “We are currently carrying out enquiries in the local area and viewing CCTV.

“We are particularly keen to identify two men aged around 30 years who were in the area at the time the assault took place.

“One is described as being of medium build and the other was wearing grey work type trousers. Anyone who has seen these men is asked to contact police immediately.”

Inspector Gail Nicol added: “We know that this incident will be concerning for people living in this community and I would like to reassure them that there will be an increased police presence in the area and encourage anyone with concerns to speak to the officers.

“Anyone with information should contact police via 101 quoting incident number 3452 of May 11, 2025.

“Alternatively calls can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.”