iStockA police officer was taken to hospital after trying to apprehend a masked male teenager riding an electric motorbike in Paisley.
Around 6.35pm on Wednesday, officers were in the area of Wellmeadow Street, near Lady Lane, where they observed a male youth riding an electric motorbike illegally.
Officers attempted to stop the vehcile and a male officer was injured.
The officer was taken to hospital and later released following treatment.
Police have now issued a description of the male teenager.
The suspect is described as white and was wearing a black hooded top with a CK logo on the front.
He was also wearing a black beanie hat and a black mask covering his mouth. The bike was described as off-road, dark in colour, with no lights.
Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage is asked to contact officers through 101 quoting incident number 3279 of Wednesday, October 28.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.
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