A GANG is being hunted after a woman was raped in Clydebank.

The 32-year-old woman was attacked on Sunday on a canal path near Jellicoe Street.

The victim had travelled to the area from Glasgow City Centre and was in the company of three males.

Police said two of the males carried out the assault between 8.30pm and 9.30pm then headed off in an unknown direction.

The victim went to a nearby shop and police were alerted.

The woman sustained minor abrasions but declined medical attention.

At this time, two of the suspects are described as having shaved heads, one being tall and one being noticeably shorter.

Detective Inspector Douglas Wilson at Clydebank CID is appealing for witnesses.

He said: "The victim will be re-interviewed in an effort to establish the full circumstances of events on Sunday evening. At this time, we know she went to the area with the males prior to the assault.

"It is believed that they may have walked to the canal path having travelled to Dalmuir from Glasgow and I would ask anyone who remembers seeing a woman with three men walking in that direction to come forward.

"I would also ask anyone who saw the assault, heard any sort of disturbance or witnessed the victim or suspects leaving the scene to telephone police.

"I would like to reassure members of the public that everything is being done to trace those responsible for this crime. Officers will be in the area and I would encourage anyone with information or indeed any concerns to speak to them."

Anyone with information is asked to telephone the CID at Clydebank on the non emergency telephone number 101.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be called on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.