An alleyway has been cordoned off following a sex attack in a city centre.

The sexual assault happened in St Pauls Court in Dundee in the early hours of Monday morning.

The area connecting Seagate and Murraygate has been taped off by police.

A spokesman said: "We are investigating a report of a sexual assault which took place in St Pauls Court during the early hours of Monday.

"Inquiries are at an early stage.

"We would appeal to anyone who was in this area late on Sunday into the early hours of Monday who saw or heard anything which they believe may be of interest to call us on 101 or speak with any police officer."