The death of a man at a property in Lanark is being treated as suspicious.
20.09.2023 - 17:09 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Police are probing 'extremely concerning' reports of two serious sexual assaults on a woman on an island in the Outer Hebrides.
The woman, who is in her forties, was seriously sexually assaulted in the Creagorry area of Benbecula between 10.30pm on Friday, September 8, and 3am on Saturday, September 9.
In a second incident, she was again sexually assaulted between 1.15am and 2.15am on Monday, September 18.
One unidentified man is believed to have been involved in both incidents. He is described as being white, around 5ft 8in tall and of medium build. He is clean shaven, with greyish white hair and speaks with an English accent.
Police Scotland’s national Public Protection Unit is leading the ongoing investigation and the woman is being supported. Anyone with information is being urged to get in contact with police.
Detective Inspector Craig Ross said: “These two reported incidents are obviously extremely unusual for an island community such as Benbecula. We are providing support to the woman involved in our investigation to establish the full circumstances. I would urge anyone who may have information or who may have seen any suspicious activity to come forward.
“You can call 101, quoting reference 0205 of 18 September.”
Chief Inspector Jane Mackenzie, Western Isles area commander, added: “These reports are obviously extremely concerning and we are providing a visible police presence in the area.
“Local officers are supporting and assisting our national colleagues with this investigation. If anyone has any concerns or information then I would urge you to call 101, or approach any of our officers.”
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