Extra police patrols are being carried out in the Linwood area after a 41-year-old woman was raped on a cycle path.
The woman was walking on the cycle path between Linwood and Brookfield between 10pm and 11pm on Wednesday, December 21, when a man approached her.
He sexually assaulted her and fled in the direction of Linwood. The man is described as being white and in his twenties, with dark wavy hair. He may have an injury to his face.
The woman attended the Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment and has been left shaken by the attack.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark McLennan said: “The woman was left understandably shaken by this incident.
“Our enquiries are at an early stage and I am appealing to anyone who recognises the description of the man to get in touch.
“Additionally, I would ask anyone who was in the area around that time and who may have seen someone fitting the description before or after the incident to come forward."
Deputy Area Commander Inspector Alex Marshall added: "We understand an incident like this is concerning to the local community and I would like to reassure the public that extra patrols are being carried out in the area.
"Anyone with any concerns can approach these officers and provide information."
Anyone with any information is being urged to contact 101 quoting reference 2911 of 27 December, 2022. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
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