Young woman sexually assaulted by man in street attack

Police are investigating after a young woman was sexually assaulted by a man in a street attack.

The incident took place at the top of a hill on the road between Alloa and Tullibody at around 5.45pm on Saturday.

The 23-year-old victim was attacked by the man who is described as being white, aged between 20 and 30 and having a slim build.

Officers investigating the incident are keen to trace the owner of a royal blue hatchback that was sighted in the area at the time of the assault.

The vehicle was parked in the small cul-de-sac at the top of Alloa Road and exited onto the main stretch of Alloa Road.

Police are also keen to speak to the driver of a grey coloured car that was seen to exit The Braes estate and was positioned near to the hatchback, before it exited onto Alloa Road and left the area.

It is hoped the drivers of the cars may be able to assist with enquiries into the incident.

Detective Constable Ciaran Payne, Stirling CID, said: “We’ve carried out extensive CCTV and door-to-door enquiries.

“Information suggests that both these cars were seen in the area around the time and I’m keen to trace their occupants, who may be able to assist with our investigation.

“If anyone on Alloa Road, Tullibody, at this time has private CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage from Saturday evening, please review this for anything which may be of significance and contact police.”

“I’d like to reassure the public that additional patrols are being carried out and anyone with concerns or information can approach officers or contact us by phone.”

Anyone with information about the vehicles, or the incident, is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101.