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Police drop investigation into ‘sex attack on teen’

Police Scotland said 'no criminality' has been established following a complaint earlier this month.

Police drop investigation into ‘sex attack on teen’ — Glasgow: Elder Park in Govan was cordoned off as police carried out enquiries. Google Maps

Jenness Mitchell

26th Jan 2021

Police have confirmed they are no longer investigating claims a teenage girl was the victim of a sex attack in a Glasgow park.

The force initially reported that a teenager was the victim of a sexual offence in the Elder Park area of the city on Sunday, January 3.

The Govan park was sealed off as officers carried out enquiries.

However on Monday, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police can confirm that no criminality has been established in respect of the report of a sexual assault within Elder Park on Sunday, January 3.”

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