TERROR AT THE TAXI RANK

Gang of teens attack and rob dad and his daughter

A father and daughter were targeted by a violent mob as they waited for a taxi in Paisley after a night out.

The innocent pair were attacked by a group of five teenagers and robbed in County Square.

The 30-year-old woman and her dad, aged 51, were approached by the gang who asked for a cigarette before pouncing.

Things quickly turned nasty when one of the group tried to wrestle the woman’s handbag from her.

The frightened woman bravely fought to keep hold

of the bag but was dragged to the ground by the hair as other teens joined the attack.

She was kicked and punched as she desperately held onto the bag before the feral crew snatched it away.

Her helpless father was also assaulted during the shocking town centre incident, which happened at 2.10am on Saturday.

The victims were both taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital, in Paisley, for treatment for bruising and were later released.

Cops have appealed for any witnesses to the incident to come forward.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “We are investigating an assault and robbery of a 51-year-old man and his 30-year-old daughter in Paisley’s County Square.

“The victims were approached by a group of young people who then assaulted them and stole a handbag.

“They suffered bruising during the incident and were taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment and were later released.

“If you witnessed this incident then we would like to get in touch with us.”

If you have any information, you should contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Police Scotland said five people, three woman and two men, ranging in ages from 18 to 20, have been charged with assault and robbery and are expected to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court.