COPS have praised a teenager for reporting a man who raped her after a night out in Shawlands.

Mohammed Maqsood, from Pollokshaws, was found guilty of rape at the High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday.

He raped the 18-year-old woman in Thornliebank, Glasgow on December 5, 2016.

The young woman had been on a night out in Shawlands when she got into what she was believed was a private hire taxi being driven by Maqsood.

The serious sexual assault took place near to Eastwood Crescent, Thornliebank.

Following an investigation led by specialist officers from Greater Glasgow Division’s Public Protection Unit, Maqsood was arrested on December 14, 2016.

Detective Inspector Graeme McLachlan said: "Maqsood targeted this young woman who had simply been enjoying a night out with her friends.

"Despite her appalling ordeal, she had the courage to speak out about what happened to her and I would like to thank her for her bravery in reporting this to police and having the courage to provide her evidence in court.

“We are resolutely committed to supporting victims of sexual crimes and investigating those responsible by bringing them to justice.

"All reports of sexual crime are treated with the utmost seriousness and it’s never too late to come forward.

“I would also like to thank the team of officers who worked on this investigation for their dedication and commitment.”