POLICE have received new information about a Glasgow rape suspect.

A 23-year-old woman was attacked as she walked home early on Hogmanay in the city's West End.

A man approached her from behind in Crow Road in Partick and threatened her, then took her to a wooded area where he sexually assaulted her at around 2.15am on Monday.

Following the rape, the attacker ran off on to Crow Road before his victim lost sight of him.

The suspect was initially described as being of Middle Eastern appearance, but police now say that further questions had established he has sallow skin. He is also described as having bushy eyebrows, is about 5ft 8in tall, in his mid-20s and spoke with a local accent.

Detectives hope the new information may help jog the memory of anyone who may have seen the suspect.

Detective Inspector Fil Capaldi said: "A young woman has been left extremely traumatised and has been subjected to a sickening attack.

"It's absolutely imperative we find the man responsible.

"I am appealing to anyone who may have been in the area that morning, possible passing taxi drivers, people going home after a night out or local residents who may have seen or heard something to please get in touch with us.

"Your information is vital in helping us trace the man responsible."

Anyone with information about the attack is asked to contact officers at Glasgow West End Police Office on 0141 532 3000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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