Police attacked in Cumbernauld

Officers tracing a man who had been reported for breaching his bail conditions were assaulted when they caught up with him.

The alleged incident occurred in Glenhove Road around 4pm on Tuesday, July 14.

When the officers moved in to arrest him, the man who is 33-years-old became abusive and resisted them - but the matter did not end there after the violence continued.

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For the man subsequently attempted to head butt one officer and kicked out at another.

The officers succeeded in arresting the man who was detained for court.

A report on this incident has been sent to the procurator fiscal in Airdrie.