Positive response to release of Glasgow sex attacker CCTV images

Strathclyde Police have reported a positive response to the release of CCTV pictures of a man suspected of carrying out two sexual assaults in Glasgow city centre.

The smartly-dressed attacker raped one 20-year-old woman and inflicted a serious sexual assault on another 22-year-old woman.

The attacks both took place on James Watt Street and occurred within 15 minutes of each other in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The first incident took place at around 3.55am and the second at around 4.10am, Strathclyde Police said.

They both took place near the Clyde riverfront but at different locations, the first in a car park and the second at an access ramp.

Police said the 20-year-old victim needed hospital treatment after the attack.

CCTV images of the suspect were released last night and police said they have had a positive response to them and inquiries are continuing.

The suspect in both incidents is described as a white man, aged 20-30, between 5ft 8ins and 5ft 10ins, with a slim to medium build.

He is said to have light or brown hair and spoke with a local accent.

At the time of the assaults he was said to be smartly dressed, wearing a dark, fitted, long-sleeved shirt with light or grey dress trousers and shoes.

A CCTV image of the suspect has been released and Detective Inspector Kate Jamieson said: “The suspect was well dressed and potentially came from a Christmas night out.

“I do know that he was in the general area of Cadogan Street, Argyle Street and Broomielaw for approximately an hour from about 3.20am.

“If anybody recognises the description I would urge them to come forward.

“It’s crucial that we get him off the street as soon as possible.”

She said both victims were “extremely upset and distressed by the attacks” and were being supported by sexual offences

liaison officers.

Chief Superintendent Val Thomson said extra officers will continue to patrol the area and she made a plea for all people to look after themselves when on nights out at this time of year.

She said: “Always try to stay with your friends and make sure you are looking out for each other in the city.

“If you fell uncomfortable about your own safety or someone else’s safety, or if you’re not happy about the actions of someone within the city then let someone know about it.”