Manhunt launched after woman sexually assaulted walking her dogs in 'very distressing' attack

Between 8.45pm and 9pm connected Friday, the unfortunate - who is successful her 30s - was walking 2 spaniels erstwhile she was approached by a antheral and attacked successful Paisley, Renfrewshire

A manhunt has been launched aft a pistillate was sexually assaulted portion walking her dogs successful Scotland.

The victim, successful her 30s, was walking on a footpath successful Paisley, Renfrewshire with 2 spaniels astir 9pm connected Friday, October 25. The antheral walked up successful beforehand of her, grabbed her, and assaulted her, reports say.

The fishy is thought to person been drunk astatine the clip of the attack. Police person described him arsenic achromatic with facial stubble. He besides had a tiny tattoo betwixt the thumb and forefinger of his near hand.

Detective Constable Fraser Williams, of Renfrewshire CID, said: “Although the woman progressive did not necessitate aesculapian treatment, this was precise distressing for her to experience. Indeed, she was truthful upset that she was not capable to study this to constabulary for a mates of days.

“We would inquire anyone who was successful the country of Braeview Drive to Redhurst Way betwixt 8pm and 9pm connected Friday night, oregon who whitethorn person doorbell oregon dashcam footage of the country astir that time, to get successful touch. If anyone recognises the statement of the man, past delight interaction police.”

Anyone with accusation tin telephone 101 utilizing incidental fig 1547 of Sunday, 27 October 2024. Alternatively, details tin beryllium fixed to Crimestoppers anonymously connected 0800 555 111.