Woman, 70, ‘scared to leave home’ after sex attack near busy park
A pensioner is now ‘scared to leave her home’ after she was sexually assaulted during daylight.
The 70-year-old woman was walking near Colquhoun Park, in Bearsden, Scotland, when a man, aged between 30 and 40, came up to her at around 5.15pm on Friday.
She was then pushed to the ground, attacked, and sexually assaulted near to Station Road.
Although she did not require hospital treatment, it has left her ‘extremely distressed’.
The man who attacked her is 5ft 8ins, stocky, has a disheveled appearance, facial stubble, and a shaven/bald head.
He has a local accent and was wearing dark clothing and black trainers.
Detective Inspector 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.’
Patrols will be carried out in the area while the investigation continues as police added it is ‘imperative’ they catch the man.
The suspect was last seen on Conon Avenue walking in the direction of Kinfauns Drive.
DCI Clark added: ‘I cannot stress enough the crucial role that the public can play in assisting us.
‘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 have seen a man acting suspiciously or matching the description given.
‘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.’
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