Woman sexually assaulted in wooded area near beach

Police in Aberdeen say they are following positive lines of enquiry.

A woman has been sexually assaulted in a wooded area near Aberdeen beach.

The attack took place at around 8pm on November 14 in the Castle Terrace area of the city.

No arrests have been made in connection with the incident, however, officers say they are following positive lines of enquiry.

Police said there is no threat to the wider community.

An investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident is still ongoing.

A wooded area in Aberdeen has been cordoned off following the incidentSTV News

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of the sexual assault of a woman in the Castle Terrace area of Aberdeen, which took place around 8pm on Thursday, November 14.

“An investigation to establish the full circumstances is ongoing and officers are following positive lines of enquiry. There is not believed to be any threat to the wider community.”

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