Police hunt gang who terrorised mum and baby in Scots town
TWISTED TRIO Police hunt gang who terrorised mum and baby in Scots town
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COPS are hunting a gang of teenage yobs who threatened to kick a baby in the head during a sickening encounter in a Scots town.
A woman was walking with her baby and pet dog around 5pm on Tuesday, June 24, when she was confronted by three teens — thought to be around 13 — on a footpath beside Linkwood Burn near Dove Avenue in Elgin.
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A woman was walking with her baby and pet dog when she was confronted
The twisted trio threatened to assault her, kick her baby in the head and steal her dog, forcing the distraught woman to flee to a safer, busier area.
The youths, dressed in dark clothing, then fled into nearby woodland, next to Linkwood Burn.
Two are described as having dark hair, while the third had fairer hair.
Police are appealing for anyone in the area who may have CCTV or doorbell footage to help track down the teens.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: 'Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, use the Contact Us form on the official website, or reach out anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference PS-20250624-2892.'
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