A PENSIONER was a victim of a "despicable" sex attack after finding a man in her home in the middle of the night.

The 75-year-old woman from East Kilbride woke up this morning around 3.30am to find the stranger in her bedroom, intoxicated with either drugs or drink.

The vile predator then sexually assaulted the elderly woman and ran off, before she called out for help.

Police said she has been "absolutely traumatised" by the assault.

A neighbour saw the man running off , and he is believed to have been going towards Crosshouse Road.

Police have now issued an urgent appeal for anyone in the area who may have seen the man to get in touch.

He is described as white, in his 30s of slim build and with dark hair.

At the time he was wearing a grey hoodie.

Detective Inspector Colin Campbell from Cambuslang CID: “This despicable individual has left an elderly woman absolutely traumatised and extensive enquiries are underway to trace him.

“Officers are currently examining CCTV footage and speaking to local residents but we urgently need the assistance of anyone who was in the area in the early hours of this morning.

“We are looking to speak to any people who may have noticed a man matching the above description acting suspiciously around the time of the incident to get in touch.

“We would also appeal to motorists with dashcams who were driving in the surrounding area in the early hours of this morning to come forward, as you may have unknowingly captured something which proves to be vital to our investigation.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Cambuslang CID via 101 and quote incident number 0329 of Thursday 21st September 2017. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”