Elderly woman sexually assaulted in East Kilbride home

An elderly woman has been sexually assaulted in her own home in East Kilbride in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The 75 year-old was asleep at the time and woke to find a man in her bedroom at around 3:30am

The man then ran off from the house in Plover Drive and a neighbour saw him running in the direction of Crosshouse Road.

The suspect is described as white, in his 30s, of slim build, with dark hair and was wearing a grey coloured hooded top. He also appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Detective Inspector Colin Campbell from Cambuslang CID: “This despicable individual has left an elderly woman absolutely traumatised and extensive enquiries are underway to trace him.

“Officers are currently examining CCTV footage and speaking to local residents but we urgently need the assistance of anyone who was in the area in the early hours of this morning.

“We are looking to speak to any people who may have noticed a man matching the above description acting suspiciously around the time of the incident to get in touch.

“We would also appeal to motorists with dashcams who were driving in the surrounding area in the early hours of this morning to come forward, as you may have unknowingly captured something which proves to be vital to our investigation.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Cambuslang CID via 101 and quote incident number 0329 of Thursday 21st September 2017. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.