Appeal for witnesses after abduction attempt in Glasgow city centre
The 21-year old had walked along Newton Street and Charing Cross towards St Georges Road when she was approached
An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a man tried to abduct a woman in Glasgow city centre yesterday.
The 21-year old was approached after she had walked along Newton Street and Charing Cross towards St Georges Road.
The man, who's described as between 25 and 30 stopped her from walking away, made threats of a sexual nature and tried to direct her to a nearby car, before she managed to escape. While physically unhurt, police say she was left extremely upset.
Detective Sergeant Stephen Palmer, at Drumchapel CID, is appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
He said: "This was a distressing incident for the woman and I would urge anyone who was in the area, at what was a busy time of the day, to get in touch.
"I am keen to hear from a group of people who are believed to have witnessed the abduction, particularly a woman with short dark hair and a pink and black chequered shirt."
The suspect is described as being black, about 5'7"-5'8" in height, aged between 25 and 35 years. He had black tight curly short hair, stubble, athletic build and had a silver metal brace on his lower teeth. He was wearing dark jacket and light trousers.
Anyone with information should get in touch with the officers investigating the crine via 101- quoting incident 3341 of 14/08/2018. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.