Major police investigation after teenager raped in 'horrific' attack
BBCPolice have sealed off an area in the west end of Dundee after an 18-year-old woman was raped.
The teenager was attacked in West Henderson's Wynd at about 20:15 on Thursday.
Members of the public disturbed the assailant during the attack and he ran off in the direction of Guthrie Street.
The detective leading the investigation described it as a "horrific" incident which had left the victim "extremely distressed".
Det Ch Insp Graham Binnie said: "We are at the early stages of the inquiry, currently carrying out a review of CCTV, and making inquiries with local residents and businesses in the area.
"There will be a police presence in the area whilst these inquiries are being carried out.
"The young woman was wearing a distinctive yellow jacket at the time of crime and we are hoping that someone might remember seeing her."
The suspect was described as being a white male, with a Scottish accent, about 5ft 7in tall, and of medium to heavy build.
He had short hair and was wearing a dark hooded top and Adidas tracksuit bottoms.
