Doctor says she was raped by stranger in Glasgow city centre doorway

The 27-year-old had been walking alone when she was allegedly attacked in Glasgow's Mitchell Street around 5.20am on November 26 2023.

The woman recalled eventually getting away while naked from the waist down and jumping into a taxi before texting her sister and friend.

She was giving evidence at the trial of Mihai-Nicolae Patran at the High Court in Glasgow today.

The 34 year-old is said to have grabbed the woman and pulled her into a doorway.

Prosecutors allege Patran stopped her from leaving. He is accused of groping and touching the woman inappropriately before eventually raping her.

The indictment claims she was left injured as a result.

Patran denies the charge.

The doctor gave evidence in court today behind screens.

She had not long moved to Glasgow to start work prior to the alleged attack.

The witness told how she had been at a house party in the city's West End. She had a number of vodka and lemonades that night.

She became aware of others then discussing going into town.

The woman decided to join them, but got delayed leaving and ended up getting a taxi later on her own.

She did not have any contact numbers for the others who had headed out.

The woman got out the taxi in the city centre - she did not know the time, but realised it was "late" and that bars were likely now closed.

She decided instead to try and find a Taco Bell restaurant to get some food. The doctor eventually walked onto Mitchell Street.

It was there she claimed her arm was touched and "just like a strange man being there".

She said this individual had come out of what she described as an "indent" in the alleyway.

The woman recalled how she "froze" after ending up in this area.

She told prosecutor Greg Farrell: "I think I would describe it as complete disassociation.

"I was just so scared. I think I kind of mentally froze."

Asked did the person say anything, the woman said it was more "commands".

The witness said: "I remember him using the words 'f***' and 'do it'. Not necessarily together.

"The thing I remember most was the tone. There was an aggression to it.

"There was a commanding nature to it."

The woman claimed she ended up on the ground and the man "kind of towering" over her.

She then went to describe to jurors allegedly being raped.

The doctor recalled her jeans, underwear and trainers being off, but that she still had on her long coat and T-shirt.

Asked by Mr Farrell had she wanted to the man to do this, she replied "no".

The advocate depute said: "Did you say or do anything at the time to let him know that?"

She stated: "I remember saying 'stop'. I remember being so scared."

Mr Farrell said: "Did he stop when you told him to?"

The witness said: "No."

She said it was "more than once" she told him to stop.

The woman said: "I do not think I could have made it any more apparent that I did not want any of it."

She told jurors how she eventually got away from the alleged attacker.

The doctor said: "I remember managing to walk out the bay (the doorway).

"I remember I got my phone and quickly ordered an Uber taxi - thankfully it came quite quickly.

"I ran down the road. I think I was so clear cut about getting out, I did not take my trousers, pants or anything. I just needed to get home."

Mr Farrell asked did she speak to the driver.

The woman said: "I have a vague recollection that I said, quite matter of fact, that I had been raped.

"He asked if I was 'ok' and I think I said 'yeah'. I was just so relieved that I was not in that space any more.

"I was just so concentrated in getting home - but I was not okay. I think I was in complete shock."

The trial, before Judge Norman McFadyen, continues.