Arrest after alleged rape in Glasgow city centre

West Regent Lane was taped off after the incident, which was reported to have happened at around 2am on Saturday.

Arrest after alleged rape in Glasgow city centreSTV News

Police are investigating an alleged rape in Glasgow city centre after a man was arrested and released pending further enquiries.

West Regent Lane was taped off after the incident, which was reported to have occurred around 2am on Saturday morning.

Police confirm a 22-year-old male was arrested and has been released. Enquiries remains ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault which happened around 2am in the West Regent Lane area of Glasgow on Saturday,16 May, 2026.

“He has been released pending further enquiries, which are ongoing.”

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