Police are hunting a bald man who raped a 27-year-old woman as she left a Woodside pub.

And police are hoping his description will help catch him. The victim was grabbed from behind by her attacker when she left the Joiners Arms pub on Thursday, February 5, some time after midnight. The man who had no facial or body hair dragged her into an alley near Gordon Crescent and raped her.

A police spokesman said: "It is essential that we trace this man before he strikes again."

The suspect is described as 5ft 4ins tall between 28 and 30 years old and with absolutely no facial or body hair.

Anyone with any information should contact 0181 649 1212 or 0800 555 111.

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