Police have launched a probe after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in Renfrewshire.
Officers say the 14-year-old was approached by a man who touched her inappropriately before fleeing.
The girls was not injured, but was left shaken by the ordeal, which happened near the A737 overpass at Kintyre Avenue, Linwood, on Saturday, 23 April at 8.30pm.
It is believed members of the public were in the area at the time, including people fishing at the Black Cart Water.
The suspect is described as a male aged between 20 and 30-years-old, of heavy build, with dark hair and wearing dark clothing.
Detective Inspector Gary Sergeant said: "Although the girl did not require medical treatment, she was left very shaken by what happened.
"Officers have been carrying out enquiries in the surrounding area since this incident.
"We believe the area would have been quite busy with members of the public, including people fishing at the Black Cart Water.
"If you were in the area at the time, please think back and get in touch with us if you have any information which may be able to assist our investigation.
"I am also appealing to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious, or a man matching this description, to come forward."
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