Police hunt launched after reported rape in Aberdeen

Woman attacked in early hours on Sunday

Author: Dave GallowayPublished 16th May 2022

The police are investigating a reported rape in an Aberdeen churchyard.

The 32-year-old woman was attacked in the churchyard on St Clement Street in the early hours of Sunday morning.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We received a report relating to the serious sexual assault of a 32-year-old woman in the St Clement Street area of Aberdeen around 2.20am on Sunday, 15 May.

"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and a police presence is currently being maintained in the area."