Police seek information after male teenager sexually assaulted in alleyway

Police in Paisley are urgently seeking information after a teenage boy was sexually assaulted in an alleyway on Meetinghouse Lane. Officers are investigating the incident and urge anyone with knowledge or footage to come forward to help identify the suspect.

Authorities in Paisley have issued an urgent request for information after a male teenager was subjected to a sexual assault in an alleyway. The incident occurred on Meetinghouse Lane at approximately 8:15 PM, prompting a swift police response. Officers remain on site to collect evidence and continue the investigation.

Suspect Description

Police have released a description of the suspect involved in the assault:

• Ethnicity: White
• Approximate age: 30 years old
• Hair: Long brown hair
• Clothing: Dark wool outerwear, a light-colored top with a cowl, dark trousers, and dark athletic-style shoes

Investigation Details

Detective Inspector David Hardie highlighted the seriousness of the incident and stressed the need to identify the individual responsible. Authorities are urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward to assist in locating the suspect and advancing the investigation.

Witness Appeal

Police are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who saw two males in the County Square area around 8:00 PM, one of whom matches the suspect’s description. Drivers with dash-cam footage and local residents with CCTV or doorbell camera recordings are also encouraged to check their recordings for any relevant information.

Providing Information

Individuals with details about the incident are asked to contact Police Scotland. Authorities emphasize that even small pieces of information could be crucial in progressing the investigation and ensuring that the responsible party is brought to justice.

Ongoing Coverage

For updates on this and other related investigations, readers are advised to follow reports covering Paisley, Glasgow, and West Scotland, where authorities continue to monitor similar incidents.

Sources:

• Paisley Daily Express
• BBC News
• The Scottish Sun
• Police appeal after male teenager raped in alleyway