Home scare
Three men pursue woman, 21, from bus
Women are being warned to be aware after a 21- year- old was allegedly followed to her Rutherglen home by three men on Monday night.
Police are now investigating her claims and have put on extra patrols to reassure residents.
Women are being warned to be aware after a 21-year- old was allegedly followed home by three men on Monday night.
Police are now investigating her claims and have put on extra patrols to reassure residents.
The woman posted of her ordeal on Facebook as a warning to others.
She described getting off the number 75 bus on Menock Road near the junction with Croftend Avenue. She was followed through the underpass onto King’s Park Avenue and then on to Castlemilk Road before she managed to make it to her home on Kilmorie Drive in Rutherglen.
Describing the incident, she wrote: “Never felt so scared in my life.”
Police Scotland confirmed officers are investigating the report and additional patrols are in place in the area.
A spokeswoman said: “We can confirm that we are investigating a report from a 21-year-old woman that she was followed by three men in King’s Park, Glasgow, on Monday, October 3.
“The woman got off a bus in Menock Road, Croftfoot around 8pm and was walking in King’s Park Avenue towards Kilmorie Drive, Rutherglen, when she was followed by three men - who had also been on the bus.
“At no time did the men approach or speak to her, however, as she was concerned about the incident she contacted police on her return home.
“Enquiries are continuing and officers are checking CCTV both from the bus and in the local area. Additional patrols are also in the area.
“Anyone who saw the men - who are only described at this time as of Asian in appearance and in their 30s - in the area or who has any information that will assist officers with their enquiry is asked to contact Rutherglen Police via 101.”