Police hunt man who sexually assaulted woman walking her dogs

Police are searching for an attacker who sexually assaulted a woman walking her dogs.

The victim, in her 30s, was attacked she walked her two spaniels along the footpath from Braeview Drive to Redhurst Way in Glenburn, Paisley, on Friday evening.

Police Scotland said a man grabbed her before sexually assaulting her.

The suspect is white, with facial stubble and a small tattoo on his left hand between his thumb and forefinger.

He was possibly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the attack, which happened between 8.45pm and 9pm.

Detective Constable Fraser Williams, Renfrewshire CID, 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.”

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers, where details can be provided anonymously, on 0800 555 111.