Fresh appeal over serious sexual assault
The police want to speak to a group of students who could have vital information about a sex attack in Aberdeen city centre
Officers investigating the serious sexual assault in Union Terrace Garden are making a fresh appeal for potential witnesses.
They are particularly keen to trace a group of five men and one woman who may be students.
They were seen to leave a fast foot establishment on Belmont Street at around 3:10am on Thursday 28 January, before making their way towards the Union Terrace Gardens area
The first man is described as taller, slim build, with sandy or light brown hair. He was wearing blue jeans with a bleached effect and a light blue or white shirt, with the sleeves rolled up.
The second man is described as short, with short dark hair. He was wearing dark trousers and a blue or grey short sleeved top.
The third man is described as being tall, with short dark hair. He was wearing dark trousers, a black top and a black jacket.
The fourth man is described as being average height, with medium length dark hair. He was wearing grey trousers or jeans and a black hooded top.
The fifth man is described as being average height, with short high dark hair. He was wearing grey jeans, a light top and a green or khaki jacket.
The woman is described as short, with dark hair. She was wearing dark trousers or leggings and a black top. She appears to be holding hands with the fifth man.
Detective Inspector Jacqui Campbell said: "We are looking to trace these individuals, as they may have information that could assist our enquiry. They are seen to walk up Belmont Street and towards His Majesty's Theatre, before turning past the Wallace statue towards Union Terrace Gardens.
"They may have seen or heard something in the area and we'd ask anyone matching these descriptions, who was in this area after 3:00am on Thursday morning, to come forward."
Anyone who may have been in the area at the time, or who thinks they have information, should contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous