This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-16300542

The article has changed 4 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
'Positive response' to Glasgow sex assaults CCTV appeal Reward offered in Glasgow sex attacks case
(about 3 hours later)
Detectives say they have received a positive response to the release of CCTV pictures of a man they want to question in connection with two serious sexual assaults in Glasgow. A £5,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the conviction of a man who carried out two serious sexual assaults in Glasgow.
A 20-year-old woman was raped and a 22-year-old woman suffered a serious sexual assault. A 20-year-old woman needed hospital treatment after being raped and a woman aged 22 suffered a serious sex assault.
The two incidents took place just 15 minutes apart in the city centre. The attacks took place 15 minutes apart at about 04:00 on Wednesday in James Watt Street, close to Broomielaw.
Both attacks were carried out at about 04:00 on Wednesday in James Watt Street, close to Broomielaw. Detectives said they had received a positive response to CCTV pictures of a man they want to question.
Police said the 20-year-old victim needed hospital treatment after the attack.
The suspect in both incidents is described as a white man, aged 20-30, between 5ft 8in and 5ft 10in tall, with a slim to medium build.The suspect in both incidents is described as a white man, aged 20-30, between 5ft 8in and 5ft 10in tall, with a slim to medium build.
He is said to have light or brown hair and spoke with a local accent.He is said to have light or brown hair and spoke with a local accent.
At the time of the assaults he was smartly dressed, wearing a dark, fitted, long-sleeve shirt. At the time of the assaults he was smartly dressed, wearing a dark, fitted, long-sleeve shirt. He had a distinctive white or silver watch on his right wrist.
Det Insp Kate Jamieson said: "The suspect was well dressed and potentially came from a Christmas night out.Det Insp Kate Jamieson said: "The suspect was well dressed and potentially came from a Christmas night out.
"I do know that he was in the general area of Cadogan Street, Argyle Street and Broomielaw for approximately an hour from about 3.20am."I do know that he was in the general area of Cadogan Street, Argyle Street and Broomielaw for approximately an hour from about 3.20am.
"If anybody recognises the description I would urge them to come forward."If anybody recognises the description I would urge them to come forward.
"It's crucial that we get him off the street as soon as possible.""It's crucial that we get him off the street as soon as possible."
Strathclyde Police have said extra officers would continue to patrol the area.Strathclyde Police have said extra officers would continue to patrol the area.
Ch Sup Val Thomson said: "Always try to stay with your friends and make sure you are looking out for each other in the city.Ch Sup Val Thomson said: "Always try to stay with your friends and make sure you are looking out for each other in the city.
"If you feel uncomfortable about your own safety or someone else's safety, or if you're not happy about the actions of someone within the city, then let someone know about it.""If you feel uncomfortable about your own safety or someone else's safety, or if you're not happy about the actions of someone within the city, then let someone know about it."
The £5,000 reward has been put up by Crimestoppers.
The charity's deputy chief executive, Dave Cording, said: "This was an extremely heinous attack on two women, with both suffering horrific ordeals.
"The person responsible for these attacks needs to be caught and brought to justice for his callous and cowardly actions, and the public can play a key role in identifying him."