Paisley incident: Hunt for suspect after teenage boy 'seriously sexually assaulted'
Police are appealing to trace the man responsible after the boy was left “terrified”.
Police are searching for a man described as around 30-years-old after a teenage boy was “seriously sexually assaulted” on a lane in Paisley.
Detectives said the teenager was attacked at around 8.15pm on Tuesday on Meetinghouse Lane.
They have described the suspect as white, around 30-years-old, with long brown hair.
He was wearing a black gilet, light coloured hooded top, grey jogging bottoms and black and grey Nike shoes at the time.
An investigation is underway and police are urging anyone with information, or who may have seen the suspect, to come forward.
Detective Inspector David Hardie said: “This was a terrifying incident for the victim and it’s vital we trace the man responsible.
“I’m appealing to anyone with information to come forward.
“We’re particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have seen two males, one matching the suspect description, in the County Square area around 8pm.
“I’d also ask drivers with dash-cams or residents with private CCTV or doorbell cameras to check your footage and bring anything of significance to our attention.”
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 3664 of March 3.
Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.