Man raped near Dowanhill Park in Glasgow's west end Published duration 30 November 2012

An investigation is under way after a man was raped in Glasgow's west end in the early hours of the morning.

The 25-year-old was attacked while walking close to Dowanhill Park, near Hyndland Street and Highburgh Road, between midnight and 02:00.

The man had approached the suspect to ask for a cigarette but was subjected to a serious sexual assault.

The suspect is described as white, about 6ft tall, in his early 20s, with fair hair and a heavy build.

At the time of the attack he was wearing a long black jacket and satchel type bag across his body.

'Frightening experience'

He was also described as having an east coast accent.

Det Insp Steven Watson, of Strathclyde Police, said: "This young man has suffered a frightening experience and is very distressed by the incident.

"I would ask that anyone who saw someone fitting the description or acting suspiciously to contact police.