The 27-year-old woman was attacked by another woman while on Whitecrook Street. The 27-year-old was on Whitecrook Street between 8.30am and 9.30am on Friday when she was assaulted by another woman. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment. Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time to get in touch. Detective constable Darren Boag said: “Our enquiries into this assault are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who may have information regarding it to contact us. “If you were in the area around the time or have any CCTV, ring doorbell or dash-cam footage that could assist with our investigation then please provide this to us.” Anyone who can help is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident 0661 of 21 March, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained. 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You can find out more on our cookie page at any time The by-election will elect a new representative for the area following the resignation of former councillor James McElhill with residents in the Clydebank Waterfront ward asked to vote for their preferred candidate Kevin Crawford - Scottish National Party (SNP) Kristopher Duncan - Alba Party for independence Maureen McGlinchey - Scottish Labour Party  Andrew Joseph Muir - Scottish Family Party              Cameron Eoin Stewart - Scottish Liberal Democrats Brian Walker - Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party Polling places remain open until the vote closes at 10pm The count will take place immediately after the polls close with a declaration as soon as possible thereafter Residents are being encouraged to ensure they are registered to take part in the vote including adhering to deadlines for applying for a postal or proxy vote The deadline for registering to vote is 12 midnight on 28 April, and applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote and for a proxy vote is 5pm on 7 May with applications to be sent to the Electoral Registration Officer Returning Officer Peter Hessett said: “We would like West Dunbartonshire residents who reside in the Clydebank Waterfront ward to use their vote to have their say on who they want to represent them and make decisions on their behalf “I encourage every elector in this ward to check they are registered to vote now and if not People least likely to be registered include first time voters or those who have recently moved house “If you are unsure whether you are on the electoral register please contact the electoral registration office on 0141 562 1200 and complete the forms online which will take just a few minutes any resident requiring a postal or proxy vote should apply now before the deadline.” The by-election will use the Single Transferrable Vote (STV) system which asks voters to mark their candidates in numerical order of preference Officers were alerted to the incident on Saturday near Clydebank business park on a path overlooking the canal. Officers were alerted to the incident at around 8.40am on Saturday near Clydebank business park on a path overlooking the canal. Police described the suspect as a white man, aged between 40 and 50 years old and around 5ft10 tall. Police Scotland is urging anyone with information regarding the fire to come forward. Detective constable Nic Neeson said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed what happened to contact us. “Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0846 of Saturday, April 12, 2025. “Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.” We use cookies to improve your experience of using our website Please let us know if you agree to the use of these cookies The Moderator of the General Assembly led a poignant memorial service to mark the 84th anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson joined local people at the town's Kilbowie St Andrews Parish Church yesterday to remember those who lost their lives during the air raids on March 13-14 He said "heightened global tensions serve as a reminder that we must be ever vigilant" The Luftwaffe attacked military targets in Clydebank including the John Brown shipyard and the Singer sewing machine factory Official figures suggest 528 civilians were killed more than 617 were severely injured and around 12,000 homes were damaged The town suffered the most concentrated bomb damage of any part of Britain during the Second World War The church includes a war memorial chapel in memory of all those who lost their lives and a triptych panel by artist Tom McKendrick which depicts the aerial view of an ordinance survey map showing bomb damage caused to the town The congregation included West Dunbartonshire Provost Councillor Karen Murray Conaghan West Dunbartonshire MP Douglas McAllister and Marie McNair Dr Paterson said: "Some of you will have lived through the blitz and I cannot begin to imagine how horrendous it must have been "That feeling of helplessness of not being sure what or who would be hit next "Some of you will have grown up with first-hand accounts of what it was like for those on the ground and in shelters "Others may have learned about the events of those two nights as they have been passed down the generations." Dr Paterson said he was born after the war but learned what happened when he was a boy "My first recollection of what happened came from a large chunk of metal I found in the shed of my home and I asked my Dad about it," he revealed "He had been a bicycle messenger boy before he was old enough to join the Royal Air Force "He witnessed the blitz from a distance and he told me and that piece of metal came from a stray bomb from the blitz that landed in Lanarkshire "He spoke about the fires that raged for two weeks "The blitz affected people from all over but it was the people of Clydebank who suffered so much "The effects of the blitz have been far reaching but as we journey through life and through time historical things can lose their significance and that's part of the reason why we are here today Dr Paterson said there must have been times when people who lived through the Second World War "Paul reassures us that through everything we are never separated from God for Jesus defeated death through the cross and rose again to open up the gates of heaven." The Church of Scotland has a "Register of War Damaged Properties" which records in meticulous handwritten detail every incident that befell churches manses and halls during the Second World War had to be rebuilt after it was hit by an incendiary bomb dropped by a German warplane returning from the bombing raid on Clydebank The ledger states: "Totally destroyed – only walls standing." church member Audrey Taylor said she had been told the building had been turned into a make-shift refugee centre for people affected by the Blitz and was full of straw mattresses Churches to mark 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day Minister makes emotional pilgrimage to Japan in honour of prisoner of war father Moderator honours Chariots of Fire Olympic hero in 100th anniversary service Contact us Google Maps view of Dalmuir Library.(Image: Google Maps.)Police Scotland officers are investigating a fire at a former Scots library that went up in flames last night The building in question is the former Dalmuir Library in Clydebank on the town's Lennox Place Nobody was injured in the blaze by firefighters from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service And Police Scotland is now appealing to the public for information on the blaze posting on the Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Facebook page "It is being treated and wilful and officers are keen to trace two men seen at the time He was wearing all black clothing and carrying a white carrier bag "The second man is described as white, aged in his thirties and of stocky build including a top with white writing on the front." Detective Constable Jemma Green added: “Fortunately no one was injured but substantial damage was caused to the building and the fire is being treated as wilful Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile select 'Join Community' and you're in simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community' We also treat our community members to special offers To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group' If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "Our investigation to trace those responsible is ongoing and we are asking anyone who saw anything suspicious to get in touch. We are also asking people to check private CCTV and anyone driving in the area around the time of the incident" Officers believe drivers may "have captured any footage that could assist" the investigation. Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 4214 of Friday, April 25, 2025, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 Councillor Fiona Hennebry, a Labour representative for the area, also wrote on Facebook: "This fire was in the old Dalmuir library "I have spoken to the police this morning and also members of the church who have taken over the building The church were due to move into the premises next week and had been working hard to get everything organised "Unfortunately that will now be delayed while the damage is assessed and repaired. I urge anyone with information on this matter to contact the police." West Dunbartonshire Council was contacted for comment The property listing on the council's website states: "The premises comprise a single storey building within a self-contained site internally there is a large open plan space with ancillary areas off "The external walls are a mix of render and cladding. Windows are UPVC double glazed. Car Parking is available to both the front and rear of the premises. We are seeking offers for the benefit of the Councils interest in the property