Appeal for information after woman raped in Trongate

One man has been arrested in connection.

Published 12th Sep 2019

An investigation's underway after a 36-year old woman was raped in a lane in the Trongate area of Glasgow on Tuesday evening.

The woman was found in a distressed state between 5.30pm and 5.45pm in New Wynd by members of the public. She was assisted by members of the public who then left the area before she was attacked by a man shortly afterwards.

Detective Inspector Suzanne McNulty, the officer in charge of the enquiry, is appealing for information. She said:

"New Wynd is a pedestrianised lane, running between the King Street NCP car park and the Trongate, and is a busy thoroughfare during the day.

"I am appealing to anyone who helped the woman or who was in the area at the time and who may have witnessed the incident to come forward."

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 - quoting incident number 4058 of 10 September 2019. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

As a 37-year-old man person has been arrested, proceedings are active. He was due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Thursday, 12 September 2019.