LISTEN: Police still hunting for suspect in city centre rape

Officers investigating a rape in Union Terrace Gardens say they are "doing everything they can" to find who is responsible.

Published 3rd Feb 2016

Officers investigating a rape in Union Terrace Gardens insist they are "doing everything they can" to find who is responsible.

A 21-year-old woman was attacked in the park between 3am and 4am on Thursday 28 January.

They are keen to speak to anyone that may have been in the area, including Union Terrace, Union Street, School Hill, and the area around His Majesty’s Theatre during these hours.

They are particularly interested to trace a group of five men and one woman who may be students.

They were seen to leave a fast food establishment on Belmont Street at around 3:10am, 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.

Our reporter Hope Webb met Detective Jacqui Campbell, to discuss what the Police are doing to find the suspect.

Listen to that interview here: