Man charged with raping 18-year-old woman in park

An 18-year-old woman was attacked in the Festival Park area in Glasgow.

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Gianni Marini

A man has been charged over an alleged rape in a Glasgow park.

Police said an 18-year-old woman was attacked in the Festival Park area near Pacific Quay.

The incident happened around 1.30am on Monday.

Police Scotland said the 30-year-old man was due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

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