Witnesses sought after sex attack

Police are appealing for witnesses to the attack

A woman has been raped and robbed in the Langside area of Glasgow.

Police revealed the 43-year-old woman was attacked on Thursday night between 2230 BST and 2300 BST as she walked near the new Victoria Infirmary.

She was approached by a man near Langside Road who attacked her then made off with her bag containing personal effects.

The woman was treated for minor injuries and was badly shaken as a result of the attack.

The suspect is described as white, 20 to 29 and of thin build.

He was wearing dark-coloured clothing and a dark baseball cap

Det Sgt Martyn Hopkins of Cathcart Police Office is appealing for information.

He said: "During the assault, several cars passed the woman and the suspect, and I would appeal to the occupants of these vehicles to come forward, as they may have information that is vital to this enquiry".