Woman sexually assaulted in Clydebank car park while second man stood by

A woman has been sexually assaulted in a car park in Clydebank while another man stood by.

Two members of the public intervened after the woman was attacked in The Crescent, Dalmuir, at around 8.20pm on Saturday.

When challenged, the men, both described as white, with Eastern European accents and wearing dark clothing with rucksacks, left in the direction of Dalmuir Train Station.

One of the suspects is described as between 30 and 40 years old, of average build, and around 5ft 7ins in height.

The other is described as s between 30 to 40 years old, of average build, has short dark hair, and is around 5ft 9ins in height.

Police have confirmed an increased presence in the area as they carry out local enquiries and check CCTV footage.

Detective inspector Craig Bate, Police Scotland, Clydebank, said: “This was terrifying for the woman involved and extremely upsetting for the members of the public who came to her rescue. I believe there was a sexual motive to this crime and the victim is being supported by specialist officers.

“The area is overlooked by numerous flats and is just off a main road and would have been relatively busy at the time of this attack, so if you were in the area between 8.10pm and 8.30pm on Saturday night and saw or heard anything that may assist our investigation, then please get in touch.

“I would also appeal to anyone with doorbell, private CCTV or dash cam footage from around that time to get in touch.

“Incidents like this are rare and I would like to reassure the community that there will be increased police activity in the area.

“I would ask anyone with any information regarding the incident to contact police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3536 of Saturday, March 8, 2025. Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

“I would urge anyone with questions or concerns to approach any of the officers who will be in the local area.”