A teenage girl was raped in a Glasgow park on Saturday evening. 

It is understood the girl was assaulted near the East Footway of Kings Drive which passes through the Glasgow Green.

 Officers have launched a probe into the incident after they were called to the scene around 7.50pm.

Investigations are ongoing and the road remains cordoned off.

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 Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "An investigation is underway following the serious sexual assault of a 16-year-old female in Glasgow Green on Saturday, 15 August 2020.  Enquiries are ongoing.

"Police were contacted around 7:50pm.   The incident occurred in an area near the East Footway of Kings Drive."