E-fit image released in Elderslie rape investigation

A woman was attacked on the 20th February

Published 2nd May 2017
Last updated 2nd May 2017

Police have released an e-fit image of a man they want to speak to about a rape in Elderslie in Renfrewshire on Monday 20th of February.

A 27 year-old woman was attacked as she was walking along a path between Byres Road and Glenmalloch Place at around 8pm.

"Please cast your mind back and think about whether you may have seen a man of the above description or anything out of the ordinary." - DI Harvie

The man's described as white, between 35-50 years of age and of medium to stocky build with dark coloured hair that is receding on top. He was wearing dark coloured trousers and a light coloured t shirt.

If anyone saw a man matching this description or witnessed anyone acting suspiciously at the time of this incident they are urged to come forward to the police.

Detective Inspector Louise Harvie said: "Whilst we understand that this crime has caused a great deal of concern amongst the local community, I would like to reassure everyone that our officers are doing absolutely everything they can to investigate this crime.

"We are completely focussed on solving this crime and I cannot stress enough the importance of members of the public coming forward with any information that could potentially assist with our enquiries.

"If you were in the surrounding area on the evening of Monday 20th February, please cast your mind back and think about whether you may have seen a man of the above description or anything out of the ordinary.

"If you have any information at all, no matter how significant you think it might be, let us determine that as it could prove vital to our investigation."

Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at Renfrew Police Station via 101. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.