A TEENAGE girl was sexually assaulted in Paisley town centre in the early hours of this morning. 

The 17-year-old was attacked sometime between 2.40am and 3.30am in the area of George Place, Browns Lane and Shuttle Street. 

Officers are investigating the incident and urge witnesses to come forward.

Detective Inspector Colin MacRitchie said: "We are working to establish the full circumstances of this incident and our initial enquiries with CCTV provide that the area was busy with pedestrians around this time. 

"It is believed several members of the public may have come to the assistance of a distressed young woman in that area of Paisley town centre who then left before speaking with officers.

"If this was you then please come forward as you may have information which could help our enquiries.

"We are also keen to trace any witnesses or persons with information as to the incident or who may have private CCTV or dashcam footage. 

"Extensive enquiries are ongoing, including door to door enquiries and further study of the available CCTV footage."

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Anyone with information is urged to contact 101, quoting incident 0685 of November 27.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.