Appeal for witnesses after woman followed home in Glasgow

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a lone woman was followed while walking home at night.

At around 1.30am on Thursday, 7 July, 2022, the woman, 19, was walking along Westerhouse Road, Glasgow when an unknown man began to chase her.

The woman made it home safely and the man ran down Westerhouse Road towards Edinburgh Road.

The man did not speak to her or make any physical contact. He was dressed in black at the time of the incident.

Constable Ryan Corey of Glasgow Easterhouse station said: “This incident caused the woman significant alarm as she walked home from work.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who was on Westerhouse Road and Wellhouse Road between 1.20am and 1.45am on Thursday with any information or dashcam footage.

“Anyone who may have witnessed this should contact officers on 101 quoting incident 1599 of 7 July, 2022.”

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Appeal for witnesses after woman followed home in Glasgow

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