Woman raped while out jogging

A woman jogger has been raped in a “terrifying ordeal” as she ran along a footpath.

A man grabbed the woman from behind and punched her in the face, knocking her to the ground in the attack, which happened at around 9pm on Tuesday.

He then raped her before leaving the scene.

The 32-year-old victim returned home before going to hospital where she was treated for injuries to her face, back and shoulder.

Police are appealing for information about the attack, which happened on a footpath that runs parallel to the A801, near to the Armadale Speedway racetrack.

Detective Superintendent Pat Campbell said: “We are extremely eager to hear from anyone who remembers seeing any suspicious activity on the footpath or around the track.”