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Police launch investigation after teen raped in park

The 16-year-old girl was assaulted on Glasgow Green on Saturday evening.

Police launch investigation after teen raped in park — Rape: Police investigate following attack. STV

Victoria Pease

16th Aug 2020

Police have launched an investigation after a teenage girl was raped at a Glasgow park.

The 16-year-old was assaulted on Glasgow Green on Saturday evening.

The incident occurred in an area near to the East Footway of Kings Drive.

Police were contacted around 7.50pm following the attack and say enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

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