Woman indecently assaulted by man as she walked along street

Investigation: Police are appealing for two teenagers seen in the area to come forward.© STV

A 24-year-old woman has been indecently assaulted in Paisley.

The woman was attacked at around 8.15pm on Sunday as she was walking in the town’s Forbes Place.

A man, thought to be in his 40s, grabbed the woman from behind before assaulting her.

Detective Constable Gordon Gibson from Paisley Police said: “This was a very frightening attack on a young woman. Fortunately she did not require hospital treatment.

“I am particularly keen to speak to two teenagers who were seen near to Forbes Place at the time of the incident on Sunday night.

“Anyone with any information that may assist police enquiries is asked to contact Paisley Police Office on 0141 532 5900. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”

The suspect is white, Scottish, and aged between 40 and 50. He is around five feet five inches tall and stocky. At the time of the assault, he was wearing dark clothing.

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