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| Sex attack on woman at footbridge | Sex attack on woman at footbridge |
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| Police have launched an investigation after a woman was sexually assaulted near a footbridge in Dumfries. | Police have launched an investigation after a woman was sexually assaulted near a footbridge in Dumfries. |
| The incident happened between 0125 BST and 0215 BST on Sunday at the Lincluden side of the bridge over the town's Cuckoo Bridge roundabout. | The incident happened between 0125 BST and 0215 BST on Sunday at the Lincluden side of the bridge over the town's Cuckoo Bridge roundabout. |
| The woman, who is 31 years old, was wearing a cream top and light-coloured jeans when she was approached by the man and assaulted. | |
| Anybody who was in the area at the time has been asked to contact the police. | Anybody who was in the area at the time has been asked to contact the police. |
| Det Insp Chris Johnstone of Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary's family protection unit, said the victim was returning from a night out when the attack took place. | |
| He said: "This was a serious sexual attack on a woman who had been out enjoying herself socially in Dumfries. | |
| "We are keen to speak to anyone who may have been in the area of the road bridge across the A75 at Lincluden about 0200 hours on Sunday morning and who may have seen anything suspicious." |