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| Seven-hour ordeal for rape victim | Seven-hour ordeal for rape victim |
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| A young woman was subjected to a seven-hour rape ordeal after being sprayed in the face with a noxious substance as she walked through an underpass. | A young woman was subjected to a seven-hour rape ordeal after being sprayed in the face with a noxious substance as she walked through an underpass. |
| The 24-year-old Australian was attacked by two men at 1500 GMT on Monday as she walked north through the Telfer Subway in the Dalry area of Edinburgh. | The 24-year-old Australian was attacked by two men at 1500 GMT on Monday as she walked north through the Telfer Subway in the Dalry area of Edinburgh. |
| She was then dragged to nearby undergrowth, where she was subjected to a protracted sexual assault. | She was then dragged to nearby undergrowth, where she was subjected to a protracted sexual assault. |
| She was eventually released by her attackers at about 2200 GMT. | She was eventually released by her attackers at about 2200 GMT. |
| The attack took place close to a Lidl supermarket. There is also a primary school, a playpark and a 24-hour garage nearby. | The attack took place close to a Lidl supermarket. There is also a primary school, a playpark and a 24-hour garage nearby. |
| The victim did not require hospital treatment but police said she suffered injuries "consistent with the attack." | The victim did not require hospital treatment but police said she suffered injuries "consistent with the attack." |
| The trauma she went through was unbelievable Supt Allan JonesLothian and Borders Police The suspects are both described as being white, Eastern European, and aged in their 20s. | |
| One of the men was about 6ft tall, of medium build, with a dark shaved head and bad teeth. He was wearing a blue raincoat with New Zealand written on it. | One of the men was about 6ft tall, of medium build, with a dark shaved head and bad teeth. He was wearing a blue raincoat with New Zealand written on it. |
| The other was shorter in height, with short blonde hair, and was wearing a black waterproof jacket with knitted sleeves. | The other was shorter in height, with short blonde hair, and was wearing a black waterproof jacket with knitted sleeves. |
| The underpass connects Fountainbridge and Dalry, and is usually busy with walkers. | The underpass connects Fountainbridge and Dalry, and is usually busy with walkers. |
| Police appealed for anyone who was in the area at the time, or who uses the underpass regularly, to come forward if they recognised the description of the suspects. | Police appealed for anyone who was in the area at the time, or who uses the underpass regularly, to come forward if they recognised the description of the suspects. |
| A major inquiry team has been established, with more than 20 officers dedicated to the investigation. | A major inquiry team has been established, with more than 20 officers dedicated to the investigation. |
| High visibility patrols are also being carried out in the area. | High visibility patrols are also being carried out in the area. |
| 'Personal safety' | 'Personal safety' |
| Detectives said the woman had been subjected to a "terrifying ordeal" at the hands of her two attackers. | Detectives said the woman had been subjected to a "terrifying ordeal" at the hands of her two attackers. |
| Supt Allan Jones said: "The trauma she went through was unbelievable. Despite this protracted series of attacks in a makeshift den she has maintained a form of dialogue which allowed her to be in the position where she has contributed to her release. | Supt Allan Jones said: "The trauma she went through was unbelievable. Despite this protracted series of attacks in a makeshift den she has maintained a form of dialogue which allowed her to be in the position where she has contributed to her release. |
| "It is very commendable the way she has behaved during this traumatic set of circumstances. | "It is very commendable the way she has behaved during this traumatic set of circumstances. |
| "I would not describe it as a kiddie's den that is for sure. We will be pursuing this vigorously." | "I would not describe it as a kiddie's den that is for sure. We will be pursuing this vigorously." |
| He confirmed that police were carrying out door to door enquiries and have been in touch with local businesses to view CCTV footage of the area. | He confirmed that police were carrying out door to door enquiries and have been in touch with local businesses to view CCTV footage of the area. |