DETECTIVES hunting two man who attacked a woman in a North-East bus shelter are trying to trace a white van seen in the area at the time.

The 24-year-old woman was dragged into the brick bus shelter in Victoria Road East, Hebburn, South Tyneside, between midnight to 12.30am on Sunday.

A police spokesman said: "The victim was approached by two men who grabbed her and pushed her into the bus shelter, where one of them raped her.

"Police want to trace a white van parked at a bus shelter near the Windsor Nursing Home and detectives need to speak to people in the home, as they could be key witnesses."

He said the victim was missing a denim shoulder bag, which could also be carried under the arm.

Both men were in their twenties or thirties. One was described as having dark, short, spiky hair, and wearing jeans and a denim top. The other was wearing a dark top and trousers.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0191-454 7555, ext 65059.