Man raped after leaving gay club in Glasgow
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A 22-year-old man was raped in an alley in Glasgow this weekend.
The sexual assault took place after the man left a gay club early on Sunday morning.
It occurred between Parnie Street and Trongate, at approximately 3:40am.
The suspect was described as a black male.
No further description has been given so far.
Police said the victim encountered the attacker after leaving the club.
CCTV footage has been examined and door-to-door inquiries have been conducted.
The police have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
Detective Inspector David Reilly said: “The victim has been left extremely distressed by what happened and it is vital that we trace the individual responsible.”
“I would appeal to anyone who was in the surrounding area in the early hours of this morning who may have seen anything suspicious to please get in touch,” he added.
Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of sexual violence.
If you’ve been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999.
Rape Crisis Scotland’s helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
