Ordeal of girl raped after party

A TEENAGE girl has been left traumatised after she was raped in the early hours of New Year’s Day, police said yesterday.

The 16-year-old was attacked after leaving a house party in Linwood, Renfrewshire.

She was approached outside the property in Atholl Place by two young men, one of whom subjected her to a serious sexual assault.

Detective Inspector Ian Ross said: ‘Prior to the incident the victim had been bringing in the New Year at a house party with her friends, all of whom were inside when it happened.

‘She has been left traumatised by the ordeal and it is vital that we trace the despicable individual responsible.’

One of the men is described as wearing a hooded top thought to have a camouflage design, while the other wore a dark jacket and a light blue polo top. Both had local accents.

Mr Ross appealed for information, adding: ‘The victim has been through a horrendous experience which she will have to live with for the rest of her life. The person responsible must be arrested as soon as possible.’