Hunt for 'suspicious' man after teenager attacked

Manhunt after teen brutally attack during night-time incident <i>(Image: Archive)</i>
Manhunt after teen brutally attack during night-time incident (Image: Archive)
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A hunt for a 'suspicious' man has been launched after a teenager was brutally attacked at playing fields in Paisley.

Officers say the woman was walking through the playing fields at Glennifer Road, near Donaldswood Road, at around 2am on Monday, April 1, when she was approached by a man.

Following that, the man then assaulted the 18-year-old.

After the shocking ordeal, the young woman was left 'distressed' by the attack.

Luckily, she did not require any hospital treatment.

Now, cops are on the hunt for the culprit.

The man responsible is described as being white, around 5ft 8inch tall, and of skinny build.

He was wearing light grey clothing.

Detective Sergeant Craig Anderson said: “Our enquiries into the full circumstances of this incident are ongoing.

“I’d appeal to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident and saw a man acting suspiciously or matching the description given, to please contact us.

"I would also urge anyone with dashcam or personal footage to check it in case it holds anything relevant.

“If you have any information at all, no matter how small you think the detail might be, please contact us and let us determine that. Your information could be essential to this inquiry."

A spokesperson for Police Scotland added: "Anyone with information is urged to contact 101 quoting reference number 0510 of April 1.

"Alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."

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