Serious sexual assault reported in Dundee

Victim says the attack took place in the city's Morgan Street in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Author: Mairi DouganPublished 25th Mar 2018

A woman in her 30's has reported being subjected to a serious sexual assault in Dundee this weekend.

Police say the victim, who is in her 30s, was attacked sometime between 2am and 4am in a property in the city's Morgan Street.

Officers are conducting 'high visibility' patrols in the area.

They are keen to trace a man who has been described as white, aged between 30 and 40, around 5'11 of thin build with light brown hair and stubble - and who spoke with a Scottish accent.

He was wearing a dark blue jacket, dark hoodie and light jogging bottoms.

Police say he may have used a small, dark vehicle or may have been dropped off by someone driving a vehicle of that description

Detective Inspector Ray Birnie said:

"If anyone recalls hearing anything or seeing anything in the Morgan Street area, including any vehicles, between 2am and 4am on Saturday morning then I would ask them to contact us.

"The female victim was not physically injured, however she has obviously been left very upset and distressed by the incident.

"Specialist officers are currently providing support to her.''

He added:

"There has been an ongoing police activity at the address and there will be additional high visibility patrols in the area for the time being.

"I would like to thank the local community for their patience whilst we deal with this incident and again ask that if they have any information that could assist us to please come forward.''

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111