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E-fit issued in Glasgow rape case



Strathclyde Police have issued an e-fit of a man they believe may have raped a young woman on her way to church.
The 20-year-old woman was attacked on Sunday, 4 February as she was on her way to St Mungo's Catholic Church in the Townhead area of Glasgow.
The woman was attacked in Glebe Street between 1700 and 1800 GMT - her assailant is said to have escaped in the direction of the Royal Infirmary.
Police said they are keen to speak with anyone who was at or near the Pitz five-a-side football centre at the time of the attack.
Police issued an e-fit of the alleged attackerDetective Inspector Allister Crawford has also asked a young couple who were spotted carrying a wicker basket in nearby Parson Street to come forward.
He said: "I am hopeful that the issue of the e-fit will prompt a response from the public who may recognise the man concerned."
The man suspected of the attack is described as between 23 and 30 years old, 5ft 11in to 6ft 1in, clean shaven with a slim build and mousey short hair.
He wore a blue Rangers fc zipper-style jacket with dark coloured stripes on the sleeves, faded blue denims and was carrying a grey holdall over his shoulder.
Following the attack, the 20-year-old woman was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where she received treatment and was later released.

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