POLICE are carrying out a manhunt after a 16-year-old girl was raped in a Dundee car park.
The teenager was approached by a man in the Cowgate area of the city between 1am and 1.30am, before being subjected to what police have described as a “serious sexual assault”.
Officers say they have identified the suspect as a man aged around 20, of slim build and average height.
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He was wearing a beige/khaki jacket, a black T-shirt, dark trousers and light-brown boots at the time of the incident.
Detective Inspector Graeme Wishart said: “We understand that incidents of this nature can cause concern for the local community but please be assured we are doing everything we can to identify whoever is responsible.
“A dedicated team of officers are working hard on this investigation, with CCTV footage being gathered from the surrounding area.
“Officers are also carrying out door-to-door enquiries, as well as speaking to local businesses.
“Specialist officers will continue to support the girl and her family as our investigation continues.”
Police said the area would have been “busy” at the time of the incident, and that they were keen to speak to anyone who may have walked past the car park.
Detective Inspector Wishart added: “We know the area was busy at the time and I am really keen to speak to anyone who was in the area, and may have seen or heard anything suspicious.
“Please think back – did you see anything suspicious in the early hours on Sunday morning?
“I would also urge any motorists and taxi drivers with dashcams to check your footage. You may have captured something of significance.
“Any information, or footage, could prove vital, so please do pass it on to officers.
“We understand the significant impact this will have on the local community and officers will remain in the area while enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with any information, or any concerns, can speak to them.
“I am confident that key information in this investigation lies within the local community and I know residents will want to help, so please get in touch.”
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Police are asking anyone with any information to contact them on 101, quoting incident number 0335 of November 10.
Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
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