DETECTIVES are appealing for information following a report of an indecent assault in Glasgow city centre.
The incident took place on Saturday, March 18 at 12.15am on Renfield Street, close to West Regent Street.
A 21-year-old woman was sitting in a doorway awaiting for a taxi to arrive following a night out.
At this time, a man is reported to have approached the woman and engaged her in conversation.
He then touched the woman inappropriately on her legs before leaving the scene in an unknown direction.
The woman was unharmed by the incident, but was left in a state of shock and was checked by medical staff at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary before being released.
The man is described as a white Scottish man, around 5ft 8in, with a medium build, gaunt appearance and light coloured hair which was short in length.
He is described as being between 30 and 40-years-old.
At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing dark trousers, a white shirt, a black cardigan or waistcoat over the shirt and a light coloured jacket.
He was also wearing baseball style shoes or boots with a light coloured toe.
Detective Constable Paul Houston, Glasgow City Centre CID, is leading the investigation.
He said today: "A young woman was left in a state of shock having been touched inappropriately as she made her way home following a night out. We have launched an investigation to trace the man responsible.
"We have been analysing CCTV and speaking to some witnesses following the incident. We know there are more people who are yet to come forward.
"Two men, one of whom was wearing glasses and also a baseball hat in reverse, stopped and challenged the man as they made their along Renfield Street.
"Minutes later, another two men came to her aid and challenged the presence of the suspect in the company of the young woman.
"This resulted in the suspect leaving the area. They assisted the woman and flagged down a passing ambulance so that she could be checked over.
"The men left the area once the woman was safely in the company of medical staff.
"I want to commend them for their actions and would ask them to come forward and speak to police with any information they have.
"It could assist us in tracing the man responsible and ensuring that he is held to account for his actions.
"They are described as being white men, both with brown hair, aged 25 to 30-years-old and dressed in dark clothing.
"I would also ask anyone who witnessed the incident to speak to police with any information you have.
"You may have witnessed a group challenging an individual matching this description, or witnessed the suspect making his way out of the city centre."
Please contact Glasgow City Centre CID via 101 with any information.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
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