FRESH APPEAL AS POLICE HUNT FOR SEX ATTACKER
Hooded man who attacked victim remains at large
THE description of a sex attacker has been released after a 20-year-old woman was assaulted. The victim had been walking on a secluded path between Hillhead Road and Canal Street in Kirkintilloch last Friday before she was approached by a man.
He began to speak to the young woman before grabbing her and launching his attack.
Last week, we told how detectives had launched an investigation into the incident, which happened between 11pm and 11.20pm.
Now, they are appealing for members of the public who may have witnessed any suspicious activity to come forward.
The culprit is described as white with a Glaswegian accent, with short brown or dark hair, 5ft 9 inches to 6ft tall, aged in his 20s or 30s and of slim build.
He was wearing a darkcoloured hoodie with the hood up and joggers at the time of the assault.
Detective Inspector Iain Nelson said: “Officers have been conducting a significant amount of inquiry in the area this past week and we continue to ask for the public’s help as part of our investigation.
“Anyone who may have seen suspicious behaviour in the area late last Friday night, or who has any information which could be relevant, is urged to come forward.
“This was a very distressing incident for the woman, and we understand the concern this has caused to the local community.
“High visibility patrols remain in place in the local area and anyone with concerns or information can also speak to these officers.”
Anybody with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 4427 of
April 30.
Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800
555 111.