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Niki Tennant

Rutherglen: Teenager arrested after alleged rape in park

A teenager has been arrested after a 16-year-old girl was pushed into bushes and allegedly raped in a Rutherglen park at the weekend.

Police confirmed they are investigating the serious sexual assault which took place on a lane near to Fernbrae Avenue at Cathkin Braes country park on Sunday night.

An 18-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the incident.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police are carrying out enquiries after receiving a report of a 16-year-old female having been seriously sexually assaulted near to Fernbrae Avenue, Rutherglen on Sunday, July 28, at around 10.25pm.

“Anyone with any information should contact Police via 101.”

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