Teen dog walker in hospital after attack by gang of around 15 youths

Police confirmed the 14-year-old was walking his dog on Saturday evening when he was assaulted by a group of youths.

Teen hospitalised after ‘unprovoked’ serious assault near school in Linwood — The teen was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment. Police Scotland

3rd Dec 2023

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A teenage boy was rushed to hospital after he was subject to an “unprovoked” serious assault near a school.

Police confirmed the 14-year-old was walking his dog on Saturday evening when he was assaulted by a group of around 10 to 15 youths on Erskinefauld Road, Linwood.

The teen was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment.

The youths are described as being between 13 and 15 years of age, male and female, wearing dark clothing, with one male being in possession of a baseball bat.

Officers said the group were last seen running off towards the direction of Clippens Road, Linwood.

Police confirmed that CCTV and door to door enquiries are ongoing at present.

Detective constable Claire Eaton of Paisley CID said: “This appears to be an unprovoked attack by a large group of youths. It is vital that we establish the full circumstances of what happened and trace those responsible.

“I would like to speak to anyone who was in the area around 9pm on Saturday who saw or heard anything suspicious. Similarly, anyone with private CCTV, doorbell footage or dashcam of the area is urged to review the footage and bring anything of significance to our attention.

“Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting reference 3615 of 2 December. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.“