Woman, 70, 'pushed to the ground and sexually assaulted' in daylight Bearsden attack

A woman has been left too scared to leave her home after she was sexually assaulted on the street in Bearsden.

Police have re-appealed for information following the attack on a 70-year-old woman in broad daylight on Friday, March 22.

The woman was walking near to Colquhoun Park, near Station Road, around 5.55pm when she was approached by a man who pushed her to the ground then attacked and sexually assaulted her.

She was left “extremely distressed” by the attack but uninjured.

The man responsible has been described as white, around 5ft 8ins in height, aged between 30-40 years of age and of stocky build with shaven or bald head and facial stubble. He was wearing black clothes with his hood up.

He was last seen walking on Conan Avenue, heading in the direction of Kinfauns Drive in Drumchapel.

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

“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 local area in Bearsden into the Drumchapel area on Friday afternoon to cast their mind back and think about whether you 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.

“If you have any information at all, no matter how small you think the detail might be, please contact us and let us determine that. Your information could be essential to this inquiry.

“Uniformed officers are continuing to carry out extra patrols in provide public reassurance to the local community. If you have any concerns, please speak to officers.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact 101 quoting reference number 2695 of March 22. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.