Woman, 70, victim of sex attack near popular park
A 70- YEAR- OLD woman has been sexually assaulted near a park in Bearsden.
At around 5.15pm on Friday, March 22, the pensioner was walking near Colquhuon Park, near Station Road, when she was approached by a man with a “dishevelled” appearance.
He knocked her to the ground before sexually assaulting her.
Police are now appealing for anyone who may have seen the man responsible to come forward.
He is described as white, in his 20s and around 5ft 8in to 5ft 9in tall, with a stocky build.
Officers said the man has receding brown hair and an unkempt beard and spoke with a local accent.
At the time of the attack, he was wearing dark- coloured clothing and black trainers.
There was an increased police presence in the area over the weekend as a search for the pervert took place.
Detective Inspector Neil Guy said: “It’s imperative we trace this man, and I am asking members of the public to think back and consider if they noticed him.
“This area is extremely busy and is well used by the community, with dog walkers, runners and people walking to the train station.
“We have already been contacted by several people, but I am appealing to anyone who was in the area to get in touch with us.
“If anyone has any recording equipment, please check your footage. It could have images which could assist our investigation.
“Please pass on any information you may have, no matter how insignificant it may seem, let us judge its importance. Your information could prove vital.”
Chief Inspector Brian Fraser added: “I’m aware this will be of great concern to residents, and I want to assure everyone that we are doing all we can to locate the man responsible.
“I have ensured additional officers are on patrol in the area for reassurance and, if anyone has any concerns, please approach these officers.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101, quoting incident number 2695 of Friday, March 22.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.