A woman out walking her dog in the west end of Glasgow was gang raped by four men yesterday.
The 30-year-old was pushed to the ground and held down by two men while another raped her. She was then raped by the two men and a fourth member of the group.
The assault happened around 12.40am on Overnewton Street in the Yorkhill area, which is popular with students and nurses.
The attackers were described as being of Afro-Caribbean appearance. One was in his mid 20s and over 6ft, with long dreadlocks.
The woman, who was walking her Labrador, was injured in the attack but did not need hospital treatment.
She managed to raise the alarm as the attackers fled in the direction of Lumsden Street.
Detective Inspector John Mellon said: "This was an extremely frightening attack on a lone female, which has left her extremely traumatised. It is important that we identify these men as soon as possible and I ask anyone with information to contact the police."
Yesterday residents of the area spoke of their shock at the attack.
Jill Irvine, 32, a civil engineer, who has lived in the area for six years, said: "It is really scary. We never get any trouble here. It's normally quite quiet. I am really worried and I am going to take more care and get taxis to my door. It must have been terrifying for that poor girl."
Stacey McCue, 21, a sales adviser, said she regularly walked her dog round the square at the end of the street, which contains a grassy playpark.
She said: "I have lived here all of my life and I can't believe this has happened. I am in shock."
Another neighbour, who allows her children to use the playpark, said she was horrified when she discovered what had happened.
She added: "The police told me it was nothing to worry about, but my kids have been playing in the park alone and anything could have happened."
One women, who lives in a flat nearby, said she was woken by a scream, but was too worried to investigate.
DI Mellon appealed for witnesses who might have seen the attack from their windows or as they left nearby bars and eateries. Officers are now looking at CCTV footage and conducting door-to-door inquiries.
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