Police step up hunt for attacker

SHETLAND police on Monday renewed their appeal for witnesses to an assault on a lone female who was walking outside Lerwick library on Hillhead in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Police described the man they are looking for as white skinned, around five feet ten inches in height, of medium build with a square jaw, pale skin and close cropped or shaved fair hair.

He was wearing a Nike or Adidas hooded zipper top with dark Adidas tracksuit trousers and light training shoes.

The attack took place around 2.15am on Sunday morning. Anyone who was in the area at the time is asked to call the police on 01595 692110.

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