A WOMAN was raped after being surrounded by three men in a terrifying early morning attack.

Detectives are now investigating the incident, which took place just yards from a block of flats on Penny Lane in Stockport, Greater Manchester.

1 The attack took place on Penny Lane in Stockport last Saturday Credit: Google Street View

Police say the woman was approached by three men wearing dark clothing between 6.10am and 6.45am on Saturday, September 9.

Officers are now appealing for information and for any witnesses to come forward.

Detective Inspector Cheryl Hughes, of GMP’s Stockport borough, said: “This was a terrifying attack on a woman in the early hours of the morning. No one should feel unsafe or be taken advantage of in this way.

“This kind of crime is shocking and I am urging anyone who may have information or was around Penny Lane at this time to contact the police.

"I am also appealing for anyone who assisted the victim to contact the police as you may hold important information.”

Anyone with information should call Greater Manchester Police on 101, quoting incident number 460 of 09/09/17, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111