A manhunt has been launched for a “despicable” attacker after a young woman was grabbed and sexually assaulted while walking home from a night out in Dundee.

The 17-year-old victim was approached by three men on Dens Road, near to its junction with Laing Street, at around 3.10am on Sunday.

Police Scotland said one of the men grabbed her and carried out a sexual assault before making off northwards in the opposite direction from the city centre.

The alarm was raised after the teenager returned home.

Detective Inspector Graeme Wishart said: “This was an incredibly distressing incident for the victim and it is vital that we trace the despicable person responsible.

“Extensive enquiries are under way to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and we are appealing for anyone who may have information (that could) assist our investigation to please come forward.”

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The three men were said to be white.

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The attacker was described as aged between 19 and 23, around 5ft 8-9in in height, and slim with muscular arms.

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He had short dark-brown hair with a skin fade at the sides and was clean shaven. The suspect was also wearing an electric-blue coloured sporty material-style t-shirt.

DI Wishart added: “We would particularly urge anyone who was on Dens Road at the time and noticed anything suspicious, or who may have private CCTV or dashcam footage of the area, to get in touch.”

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