Police launch manhunt after woman sexually assaulted in attack

The victim was targeted in Aberdeen's Ashvale Place at around 3.25am on Sunday morning.

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Police in Aberdeen have launched a manhunt after a woman was sexually assaulted during the early hours of Sunday morning.

The victim was attacked in Ashvale Place at around 3.25am.

A section of the street was taped off while investigation works were carried out.

Detective inspector Martyn Thomson said: “This is a concerning incident, with the victim left understandably shaken.

“Enquiries are ongoing and we are working hard to trace the man responsible.”

If you have any information, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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