Police have launched an appeal for information after a distressed teenager from Vietnam was found near a supermarket in Maryhill.

Officers say the girl, though to be around 16, was found near a branch of Tesco on Garrioch Road in the early hours of Thursday morning after concerns were raised for her welfare.

She is described as approximately 5'3, slim build with dark shoulder length hair.

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At the time she was wearing black leggings, a pale pink long sleeved top and white socks.

It is unknown where the woman had come from and officers are now appealing to the public to help with their inquiries into the incident.

Detective Inspector David McGregor said: “The woman who was found by a member of the public, was very upset, but physically unharmed. She had walked to Garrioch Road from an unknown location.”

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‘We are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the woman prior to her being found in Garrioch Road.”

“If you were in the area around that time or may have passed this distressed woman as she walked to Garrioch Road we would like to speak with you’.

Anyone with any information should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 0108 of October 24, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.