Man arrested after teenage girl raped in woods near castle

The teenager was attacked near Bothwell Castle in South Lanarkshire last Wednesday.

Man arrested after teenage girl raped in woods near castle SNS Group

A man has been arrested after a teenage girl was raped in a wooded area in South Lanarkshire.

Last Wednesday, the girl was with friends in the woods near Bothwell Castle between 5.45pm and 7.30pm.

After breaking away from the group, she was approached by a man who then raped her near the Clyde Walkway.

On Tuesday, police confirmed a 25-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the serious sexual assault.

Inquiries remain ongoing.

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