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Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Schoolgirl, 12, left terrified after being attacked by older woman at Scots beach
The child was left "extremely shaken" by the shocking incident BEACH ASSAULT Schoolgirl, 12, left terrified after being attacked by older woman at Scots beach Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) POLICE are hunting a woman who assaulted a 12-year-old child on a Scots beach. The schoolgirl was set upon by the woman in a shocking unprovoked attack on Girvan beach in Ayrshire at around 3pm on Saturday, May 17. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Cops say they are still probing the attack and are calling for witnesses to come forward and help identify the woman who is described as being between 50 and 60 years old. The disturbing incident happened on the beach near to Louisa Drive, whilst the school girl was playing with friends in the sand. The woman is around 5ft 7ins, with short bob hair and of heavy build. She was wearing blue denim shorts and a black top with a floral design. Police say the attacker was in the company of two other women when she launched her assault on the child. The girl did not need medical treatment but cops say she was left "extremely shaken". Constable David Painter said: 'This was an unprovoked attack on this girl as she was playing with her friends on the beach. "She did not require medical treatment but was extremely shaken. 'If you witnessed this take place, were in the area at the time and have any information or recognise the description of the woman, please contact us.' It comes as Girvan was named as one of the five cheapest seaside towns to live in a new study. Shocking moment 'Brit' is attacked on a busy beach by staff 'after arguing over price of a lounger' The latest Bank of Scotland Coastal Homes Review has provided a rundown of the most affordable locations across Britain. Campbeltown took the top spot, closely followed by Rothesay. The other top five spots were awarded to Millport, where an average home costs £114,008, Port Bannatyne, with an average price of £115,421, and Girvan, with the average cost of £116,211. Information about he assault can be passed to officers by calling 101 quoting reference number 4211 of 17 May. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.
Glasgow Times
27-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Child attacked by thug on Ayrshire beach while out playing
Officers are appealing for information after the 12-year-old girl was assaulted by a woman on Girvan beach, South Ayrshire. The shocking incident happened at around 3pm on Saturday, May 17, near Louisa Drive. Now, cops probing the 'unprovoked attack' have launched an urgent hunt for the culprit. The suspect is described as being aged between 50 to 60 years old, around 5ft 7 inches tall, with short bob hair and of heavy build. She was wearing blue denim shorts and a black top with a floral design. During the time of the attack, the woman was in the company of two other women. READ MORE: Police reveal number of arrests made at Scottish Cup Final READ MORE: Police probing 'incident' on residential Glasgow street Constable David Painter said: 'This was an unprovoked attack on this girl as she was playing with her friends on the beach. "She did not require medical treatment but was extremely shaken. 'If you witnessed this take place, were in the area at the time and have any information or recognise the description of the woman, please contact us.' A Police Scotland spokesperson added: "Information can be passed to officers by calling 101 quoting reference number 4211 of May 17. "Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."
