Man arrested in connection with rape of woman near cafe

The 23-year-old was said to have been targeted in a lane, just off Alexander Street in Clydebank on Saturday.

Man arrested in connection with rape of woman near cafe Police Scotland

A man has been arrested in connection with the rape of a woman in West Dunbartonshire. 

The 23-year-old was said to have been targeted in a lane near a cafe, just off Alexander Street in Clydebank around 1.30am on Saturday. 

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident but officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses.

Police are keen to speak to a couple dressed in black – one of them a woman with blonde hair – who were seen in the area at the time.

Detective inspector Scott Hamilton said: “Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of what happened but we believe this was an isolated incident.

“We are eager to trace a couple who were seen in the area at the time. They were both dressed in black and the woman had blonde hair.

“We believe they may have vital information that will help with our investigation.

“Anyone else who can help with our enquiries is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 2496 of SundayAugust 2, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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