THE hunt in on to find a man who sexually assaulted a woman down a lane.

The incident took place late at night in Hamilton on Sunday, April 7.

At around 10pm, the 27-year-old woman was making her way home when a man, who had been waiting at a nearby bus stop, took her into a lane to the side of the St Andrew's Hospice shop, Quarry Street, and sexually assaulted her.

The man then made off with another man in a blue-coloured, five-door vehicle in the direction of Hamilton town centre.

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The victim did not require hospital treatment.

The suspect is described as white, around 5ft 7 of medium build, in his thirties and had short dark shaved hair.

He spoke in an Eastern European accent.

At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black denim style jacket, blue denim jeans and dark slip-on leather shoes.

Detective constable Andrew Sinclair, at Cambuslang CID, said: “This was a terrifying attack which has left the victim incredibly shaken. The behaviour of this man is completely unacceptable and nobody should feel scared to be out in their local community.

“Our officers are currently checking CCTV and speaking to those in the local area. We will do everything in our power to trace this individual.

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“We are appealing for anyone with any information to get in touch with us. Think back - where were you on Sunday night? Any small detail could help us.

“We would also ask that people check any dashcam footage they may have if they were driving on Quarry Street at the time in order to help identify the suspect or vehicle.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police via 101, quoting incident number 4310 of Sunday,  April 7 2019.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given in confidence.