Rape investigation police issue fresh appeal

Police investigating the rape of a woman near a school have issued a fresh appeal to help trace her attacker.

The 27-year-old was approached from behind by a man on a pathway between Byres Road and Glenmalloch Place in Elderslie, Renfrews- hire, at about 8pm on Monday, 20 February.

He hit her, causing her to fall over, and then subjected her to a serious sexual assault.

Officers are continuing to carry out inquiries in the local area, including the examination of CCTV footage.

Police spoke to more than 70 people near Wallace Primary School last week in a bid to jog people’s memories about the incident. Detective Inspector Louise Harvie said police are doing “absolutely everything” to trace the culprit.

She added: “We are completely focused on catching this despicable individual.

“I cannot stress enough the important role that the public can play in assisting our investigation. I would urge anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward as it may be able to assist with our inquiries.

“If you were in the area of Elderslie on the evening of Monday 20 February, please cast your mind back and think about whether you may have seen anything out of the ordinary. We believe the man may have had a facial injury.”