Cops hunt sex attacker who dragged girl, 14, into bushes and assaulted her after she left an ASDA
The young teen was cycling home from the supermarket when she was targeted by her attacker who was wearing a trilby hat
A 14-year-old girl has been raped outside a supermarket after being forced into nearby bushes as she left to cycle home.
A major investigation is now underway as cops hunt for the sex attacker who was wearing a white trilby-style hat as he pounced on the young teen.
Detective Inspector Gillian Patrick said it had been a "traumatic experience" for the young girl."
She had been out cycling before going to ASDA in Main Street Shopping Centre, Barrhead, when the suspect struck.
As she left the store to collect her bike at around 8.15pm last night the man approached her before launching the attack.
This was a traumatic experience for the young girl.
Gillian Patrick
He is white, aged between 20 and 30 years of age with a medium build.
He was wearing a grey zipped top with white striped sleeves, grey jogging style trousers and grey coloured trainers.
He was also carrying an oversized black holdall bag.
DI Patrick said: “This was a particularly traumatic experience for the young girl concerned, who had been out in the local area before being attacked.
"I would like to reassure the local community that we are continuing extensive enquiries into this incident.
“We know the man was in the shop prior to the incident taking place and I am appealing to anyone who may have been shopping around that time to think about whether they may have seen this man or noticed anything suspicious.
"If you have any information or knowledge about this crime, please talk to officers and pass it on – it could prove vital in helping us trace the man responsible for this attack.”
Police Scotland have launched an "extensive" investigation - as they review CCTV footage and carry out door-to-door inquiries in the area.
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