DETECTIVES investigating the rape of a young woman are searching for the driver of a silver Ford Fiesta car.

Police Scotland is continuing to investigate a serious sexual assault that happened at around 12.05am on Monday, near to Eastwood Crescent in Thornliebank.

Officers have released pictures of a light or silver coloured Ford Fiesta car which was seen on Kilmarnock Road, Shawlands, around midnight on Sunday.

Two 18-year-old women were seen getting into the car before it made off.

The vehicle was later seen on Carnwadrick Road in Thornliebank.

The driver of the vehicle is described as being of either Asian or Eastern European appearance, aged between 30 -40 years, with dark hair and eyes and at the time, he was wearing a dark coloured t-shirt.

Detective Inspector Graeme McLachlan at the Greater Glasgow Public Protection Unit said: “Our enquiries into this incident are continuing.

"We are keen to trace both the driver and the vehicle as it is believed that this may result in information that can assist the police with this investigation.

“I would like to speak to anyone one was in the vicinity of Kilmarnock Road, Shawlands, between midnight on Sunday 4 December and the early hours of Monday 5 December, who may have seen a light coloured Ford Fiesta in the area.

“Anyone who has any information that could assist our enquiries is asked to contact the Greater Glasgow Public Protection Unit via 101 or alternatively Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.

“Although this is an isolated incident, I’d like to remind people of a few simple safely steps that they can take to help ensure a safe, festive night out in Glasgow.

"If you’re coming into the city for parties or to meet friends for drinks, stay with your friends, charge your phone and make sure you know how you are getting home.

"Plan ahead- book your taxi in advance, use tried and trusted taxi companies or get a friend to pick you up. 

"If you’re having a drink or two, be sensible - ensure you are aware of what you are doing, where you are going, and who with. Have fun, but above all, stay safe.”