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Police say return to Uddingston rape scene 'worthwhile' | Police say return to Uddingston rape scene 'worthwhile' |
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Police investigating the "horrendous" rape of a woman in Uddingston have said an operation at the scene of the attack one week on was "worthwhile". | Police investigating the "horrendous" rape of a woman in Uddingston have said an operation at the scene of the attack one week on was "worthwhile". |
The 20-year-old was raped at about 22:15 on 24 March in a wooded area close to Castle Gate near the South Lanarkshire town's railway station. | The 20-year-old was raped at about 22:15 on 24 March in a wooded area close to Castle Gate near the South Lanarkshire town's railway station. |
Police interviewed people in the area between 21:00 and 23:00 on Tuesday in an attempt to gain further information. | Police interviewed people in the area between 21:00 and 23:00 on Tuesday in an attempt to gain further information. |
Officers said they identified possible new witnesses. | Officers said they identified possible new witnesses. |
Det Insp Tom Carty, of the specialist crime division, said: "Last night's stop and interview operation was definitely a worthwhile exercise. | Det Insp Tom Carty, of the specialist crime division, said: "Last night's stop and interview operation was definitely a worthwhile exercise. |
"Officers were able to speak to people in the area, identify potential new witnesses and acquire new information. | "Officers were able to speak to people in the area, identify potential new witnesses and acquire new information. |
"I would continue to encourage anyone who has information about this incident to contact police." | "I would continue to encourage anyone who has information about this incident to contact police." |
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The victim was attacked from behind as she walked home from the railway station. | The victim was attacked from behind as she walked home from the railway station. |
The suspect was described as being white, aged 30-50, and about 5ft 9in tall. He had red hair, red facial hair and was wearing dark clothing, including a hood. | The suspect was described as being white, aged 30-50, and about 5ft 9in tall. He had red hair, red facial hair and was wearing dark clothing, including a hood. |
Police said previously they wanted to trace a man walking his dog in Main Street at about 21:30, a couple walking in nearby Castle Avenue and a man seen running in Kylepark Avenue at about 22:40. | Police said previously they wanted to trace a man walking his dog in Main Street at about 21:30, a couple walking in nearby Castle Avenue and a man seen running in Kylepark Avenue at about 22:40. |
Det Insp Carty said officers were "doing everything we can to find the culprit". | Det Insp Carty said officers were "doing everything we can to find the culprit". |
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