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Teenage girl, 16, gang raped in Paisley woods as cops hunt two men after ‘terrifying’ attack
A 16-YEAR-OLD teenage girl has been gang raped in Paisley woods as cops are on the hunt for two men after the ‘terrifying’ attack.
The incident happened between 7pm and 9.30pm on Saturday in a wooded area behind the town’s Dykebar Hospital, just off Grahamston Road.
The rape happened in woods behind Paisley Dykebar Hospital[/caption]
The frightened teenager was found by a passing driver in nearby Hurlet Road.
Cops are now hunting for two men following the “terrifying ordeal”, with CCTV from the area being analysed and door-to-door enquiries underway.
The two male suspects are described as white and Scottish, aged early 20s and were wearing dark clothing.
One man was described as around 5 ft 9 ins tall and the other was around 6 feet.
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Detective Inspector Colin MacRitchie said: “This was a terrifying ordeal for the victim and we are doing everything we can to provide her with all the necessary support she requires at this time.
“Officers have been searching the woods and Grahamston Road area, checking CCTV and carrying out door-to-door enquiries in the surrounding area since this was reported.
“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time who may have seen anything suspicious or men matching this description to come forward. Do you live nearby and have CCTV? Were you driving and have a dash-cam? If so, please check back and see if there is any footage that could assist our investigation.
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“It does not matter if you think your information is small or minor – it could be just the detail we are looking for to help build a bigger picture of the circumstances.
“I would like to reassure the local community that we are doing everything we can to identify the men responsible. A highly visible police presence is in place in the area and that will remain while our investigation continues.”
Anyone with information in connection is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 4478 of 20 March. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass on information to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% confidential.
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