Woman assaulted amid spate of 'similar' attacks in recent weeks

Officers were alerted to the assault which happened in the Meadowside area of Dundee around 10pm on Tuesday.

Woman assaulted in Meadowside area of Dundee amid spate of ‘similar’ attacks in recent weeks iStock

A woman has been assaulted in the Dundee area after spate of “similar’ attacks in Dundee.

Officers were alerted to the assault that happened in Meadowside around 10pm on Tuesday.

Police confirmed that the 28-year-old did not require hospital treatment following the incident.

After carrying out initial enquiries the force established there “may have been similar” incidents in the area in recent weeks.

Police are urging anyone with information regarding the attacks to come forward.

Detective Sergeant Laura Jenkins said: “I’d urge anyone who has been the victim of such an assault in the area or has any information to contact us.

“I want to reassure the public, officers carry out regular patrols and if you have any concerns you can speak to them, call 101 or, in the case of an emergency, 999.

“Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 reference CR/66156/24. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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