A SUSPECT has been arrested after a young man was allegedly raped in Glasgow.
The 18-year-old alleged victim told police he was attacked on Monday in the Maryhill area of the city.
Detectives began an investigation and a 46-year-old man was arrested on Thursday.
The Evening Times understands police swooped on the suspect in a Maryhill street.
He is currently detained in custody and is expected to appear in court exactly a week after the alleged attack.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman confirmed an arrest had been made in connection with the incident which is alleged to have taken place on Monday October 5.
She said: "We can confirm a 46-year-old man has been arrested and is currently detained in police custody in connection with an alleged serious sexual assault on an 18-year-old man."
The 46-year-old is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.
Recent figures revealed sexual crime recorded by police in Scotland increased by more than 9% last year.
There were 1797 rapes recorded last year, an increase of 91 compared to the previous 12 months.
Police said around 40% of those reports were historic.
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