A man has been arrested in connection to an alleged rape in Paisley. 

The incident allegedly took place on off Brediland Road in Foxbar on Wednesday, 26 August.

A 40-year-old man has now been charged in connection to the incident. 

He is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court today.

A report has also been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal, where inquiries remain ongoing. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We can confirm that a 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault in Paisley.

"The incident happened off Brediland Road in the Foxbar area during the evening of Wed, 26 Aug.

"Enquiries remain ongoing."