Woman, 54, injured after being assaulted by man in Paisley park

Police have launched an investigation and stepped up patrols after a 54-year-old woman was assaulted in a Paisley park.

The victim was walking in Moredun Park, near Gleniffer Road, at around 3:40pm on Friday January 9 when she was targeted by a man.

She attended hospital for treatment to non-serious injuries.

Extensive enquiries are ongoing and officers are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward.

The suspect is described as a white man, around 5ft 8in tall, with a stocky build and he spoke with a local accent.

He was wearing a dark jacket, and a hood or hat which had distinctive glasses or goggles, and a dark scarf or snood covering his face.

Detective Constable Michael Bowles said: “We understand that incidents like this are concerning for the local community but please be assured we are doing everything we can to trace the man responsible.

“Extensive enquiries remain ongoing and I would ask anyone who was in the area at the time, or who recognises the description of the man, to contact us.

“Additional patrols will be carried out in the area and I would encourage anyone with any questions or information to approach these officers.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 2241 of Friday, 9 January, 2026. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.