19-year-old 'terrified' after serious sexual assault in Dundee

Officers are appealing for information

Author: Oliver WrightPublished 29th Aug 2021

An appeal has been launched after a woman was involved in a serious sexual assault in Dundee.

The incident happened in the early hours of Friday morning in a vehicle outside the city's train station at Yeamen Shore.

The 19-year-old ran from the area and a man who was walking a dog came to her assistance.

Detective Inspector Sarah Brow said: “This has been a terrifying attack on the woman and she is currently receiving support from our officers.

“We are keen to speak to the man who was walking his dog who helped her and anyone else who was in the area at the time as any piece of information, no matter how small, can help.

"We have extra evening patrols in the area and anyone with any concerns should get in touch.”

Anyone with any information should contact Police via 101 quoting reference number 0431 of Friday, 27 August, 2021.

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