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Naina Bhardwaj

Manhunt launched after young woman sexually assaulted in Dundee as cops launch probe

Police in Dundee have launched an investigation after a woman reported she was sexually assaulted on Saturday night.

The alleged incident came to light at 10:20pm after a member of the public found the woman in distress in Dundee.

She was seen in Nethergate, near to South Tay Street and Park Place area of the city and police officers attended the scene.

Following enquiries, the 24-year-old woman reported that she had been the victim of a sexual assault.

The incident is thought that it occurred in the area at some point between 9.15pm and when she was found at 10.20pm.

Detective Inspector Graeme Wishart from Dundee CID said: “Enquiries are continuing in order to establish the exact circumstances surrounding this incident and I am appealing for anyone who may be able to assist with the investigation to come forward.

“From CCTV, it has been established that there were various people in the surrounding area around the time of the incident and I would like to speak to anyone who may have noticed a woman in distress or anything at all suspicious.

“I would also urge any motorists with dash-cams who were travelling through to please check their footage in case they have captured anything which could be of significance.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident number 3949 of Saturday, 26 June, 2021. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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