A YOUNG man has been raped by another man in a terrifying sexual attack in the early hours of this morning.
The 25-year-old victim was walking along Broom Road near to its junction with Millburn Avenue in Dumfries at around 1am when he was approached by another man who was unknown to him.
The man forced the victim to a nearby grassy area and subjected him to a serious sexual assault.
The suspect then made off along Brooms Road in the general direction of Morrisons Supermarket.
The suspect is described as around 6ft 1ins, of stocky build with a possible foreign accent, and he was wearing dark clothing and a hooded top.
Detective Inspector Scott Young, from Dumfries CID, said: “A young man has been subjected to a terrifying sexual attack and extensive enquiries are underway to find whoever is responsible for this utterly despicable crime.
“I would like to speak to anyone who was in the area near to where Brooms Road meets Millburn Avenue between 12am and 2am on Sunday morning.
“Whether you saw a man matching the description of the suspect, a man following another man, or a man in a state of distress – if you saw anything out of the ordinary at all then please come forward.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at Dumfries CID via 101. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”
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