Woman sexually assaulted while walking dogs in Paisley as police hunt suspect

Police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a woman walking her dogs in Paisley.

The woman in her 30s was walking two spaniel dogs along the footpath from Braeview Drive to Redhurst Way between 8.45pm and 9pm on Friday, October 25, when a man approached her.

The suspect grabbed the woman to her front and sexually assaulted her. She was uninjured but has been left “very distressed” by the incident.

Officers have described the suspect as white, with facial stubble and a small tattoo on his left hand between his thumb and forefinger. He was also possibly under the influence of alcohol.

Detective constable Fraser Williams, Renfrewshire CID, Police Scotland, said: “Although the lady involved did not require medical treatment, this was very distressing for her to experience. Indeed, she was so upset that she was not able to report this to police for a couple of days.

“We would ask anyone who was in the area of Braeview Drive to Redhurst Way between 8pm and 9pm on Friday night, or who may have doorbell or dashcam footage of the area around that time, to get in touch.

“If anyone recognises the description of the man, then please contact police.”

Information can be passed to officers via 101. Please quote incident number 1547 of Sunday, October 27, 2024. Alternatively, details can be given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.