Manhunt launched after woman sexually assaulted in Arbroath

A manhunt has been launched after a woman was sexually assaulted on a street in Arbroath.

Police were called to Arbirlot Road near Monymusk Road just after 6am on Monday following reports that a 38-year-old woman had been sexually assaulted.

A police cordon was put in place while forensic officers examined an area outside a block of flats.

Police say extensive investigations are ongoing in the area to trace the man responsible.

The suspect is described as white, around 18 to 30 years old, with blonde hair tied in a bun.

He was wearing a dark-coloured hooded top and a baseball cap and may have been walking a tan-coloured dog. He spoke with a local accent.

Detective inspector Nikki Venters said: “We are following a number of lines of enquiry in relation to this incident and we would urge anyone with information that could assist our investigation to please contact us.

“Officers are carrying out patrols in the local area, and we would ask anyone with information or concerns to approach them, or call 101 and quote reference 0472 of Monday, October 5.”