Woman, 70, knocked down and sexually assaulted near park
A pensioner was knocked to the ground and sexually assaulted while walking near a park.
The woman, 70, was attacked in a ‘busy’ area at around 5.15pm on March 22, with her assailant still not yet caught.
Tracking the man down is ‘imperative’, police said, urging people to check any CCTV or doorbell camera footage in case they caught something.
It happened close to Colquhoun Park, near Station Road in Bearsden, Scotland.
The attacker is thought to be in his twenties, white, around 5ft8 to 5ft9 and with a local accent.
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.’
He urged people with recording equipment to check any footage to see if ‘it could have images which could assist our investigation’.
Mr Guy said: ‘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 said extra officers were now patrolling the area to reassure people.
He said: ‘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.’
The attacker was described as having a dishevelled appearance with receding brown hair and an unkempt beard. He was said to have been wearing dark clothing and black trainers.
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