A man has been arrested in connection with the rape of a woman in a lane in Glasgow.

The sex attack on the 37-year-old happened in New Wynd at the Trongate at 10.40pm on Tuesday.

Police confirmed a 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Police were made aware of a report by a 37-year-old woman of a serious sexual assault in the New Wynd area of the Trongate, Glasgow, at around 10.40pm on Tuesday.

"A 36-year-old man has been arrested.

"Enquiries are ongoing."