CID and forensics officers have been noticed investigating following a critical sexual assault in a Scots park.
A 44-yer-old lady was sexually assaulted by a person whereas speaking within the Durrockstock Park space of Paisley. The incident is known to have occurred near the dam on the park at round 9pm on Saturday, July 16.
Police Scotland have stated that the suspect is described as being in his 50s with darkish gray hair. It's believed that he was carrying a darkish high or jumper, darkish tracksuit bottoms and white trainers on the time.
Officers have been seen patrolling the world and witnesses have stated CID and forensics officers are current all through the park. Sections of Durrockstock Park have been taped off, together with the newly-refurbished playground, which was reopened final month.
The park has been taped off at on the Waverley Street finish however continues to stay open from the Durrockstock Street entrance. Enquiries to ascertain the complete circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson stated: “Officers have been known as to studies of a critical sexual assault within the Durrockstock Park space in Paisley at round 9pm on Saturday, 17 July, 2022.
“Enquiries are ongoing to ascertain the complete circumstances.”
Detective Inspector Alex Allardyce added: “Officers are finishing up enquiries to hint the person accountable and would ask anybody who might have seen something suspicious or regarding within the space on the time to please get in contact.
“We wish to reassure locals that further patrols are in place and anybody with info ought to contact officers on 101 quoting reference 3611 of 16 July, 2022.”
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