Teenage girl sexually assaulted in Coatbridge as police appeal for help to trace the attacker

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A teenage girl was sexually assaulted in Coatbridge - and police are appealing for the public's help to trace the attacker.The incident took place in a wooded area behind Miller Street at around 8pm on Friday, September 20.The male suspect, who was not known to the victim, is described as approximately 6ft tall and was wearing red Adidas Gazelles trainers at the time.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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