New appeal over sex attack on 70-year-old in Bearsden

Detectives investigating a sexual assault on a 70-year-old woman in Bearsden have renewed their appeal to the public for information.

The woman was walking near Colquhoun Park about 17:15 on Friday when a man pushed her to the ground, assaulted and sexually assaulted her.

The woman was left extremely distressed by the attack. She did not require hospital treatment.

Police say information, no matter how small, could be essential.

The man responsible was described as being white, about 5ft 8ins (172cm) tall and aged between 30 and 40. He was stockily built with a shaven or bald head and facial stubble. He was wearing black clothes with his hood up.

He was last seen walking on Conan Avenue, heading in the direction of Kinfauns Drive, Drumchapel.

Det Insp Daniel Clark said: "A team of officers are continuing to carry out extensive inquiries into this terrifying attack which has left this woman extremely upset and scared to leave her house.

"While we understand that this type of crime causes concern, the local community have been keen to help our investigation and I would like to reassure them that we are completely focused on tracing the man responsible as soon as possible.

Det Insp Clark added that he "could not stress enough" the crucial role the public can play in assisting the police.

"This is a very busy area. I urge anyone who was in the local area in Bearsden into the Drumchapel area on Friday afternoon to cast their mind back and think about whether you saw a man acting suspiciously or matching the description given," he said.

"If you did, it is vital we speak to you. I would also urge anyone with dashcam or personal footage to check it in case it holds anything relevant.

"If you have any information at all, no matter how small you think the detail might be, please contact us and let us determine that. Your information could be essential to this inquiry," he added.

He said uniformed officers were carrying out extra patrols in the area and urged the public to contact the police with any information.