Glasgow crime: Man, 40, arrested in connection with alleged rape at Glasgow park
The man has been released pending further enquiries.
A 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an alleged rape at one of Glasgow’s most popular parks on Christmas Eve.
The attack reportedly took place at Queen’s Park, in the city’s South Side, between 12.30am and 1am on December 24.
Police cordoned off a wooded area of the park following the incident, and there remains a police presence in the area.
In an update on Boxing Day, police said they had arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with the alleged assault.
The man was later released pending further enquiries.
Detective Inspector Bruce Fyfe said: "A 40-year-old man was arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault in the Queen's Park area of Glasgow, which is believed to have taken place between 12.30am and 1am on Wednesday, 24 December, 2025.
“He was released pending further enquiries, which remain ongoing.
“There remains a police presence in the area and patrols will continue over the coming days.”