A TOP cop has spoken out after a man has been found guilty of the rape of a woman in Glasgow.

Officers say Barzan Nawshowani was convicted at the city's High Court on Friday, February 2, following a two-week trial.

On Sunday, August 7, 2022, the 40-year-old pretended to be a taxi driver and picked up a woman and her friend in his car from the city centre after a night out.

After dropping off the friend, he then drove the woman to premises in the East End where he seriously sexually assaulted her.

Following the trial, Detective Chief Inspector Iain Nelson said: “Barzan Nawshowani took advantage of a woman who, believing him to be a bona fide taxi driver, trusted him to make sure she got home safely.

"He totally abused that trust and what he did was deplorable.

“I would like to praise the woman for coming forward to police. Her courage and testimony are what had him convicted today and also importantly it made sure he is no longer a risk to other woman at this time.”

He will be sentenced in due course.