Urgent Police Investigation After Woman Raped in Paisley Park

UPDATE: Police are urgently investigating a horrific rape that occurred early Sunday morning in Brodie Park, Paisley, Renfrewshire. The attack happened at approximately 4:30 AM on November 16, 2025, leaving the victim deeply shaken.

The woman, who has not been named, did not require hospital treatment but was described as “extremely frightened and shaken” following the assault. Authorities are keen to reassure the local community that they are taking this incident very seriously.

Detective Inspector Nick Gribben stated, “This was an appalling ordeal for the woman who has been left understandably very shaken. We appreciate the impact this has had in the local community and want to reassure them that we are doing everything we can to trace the man responsible.”

Investigators are currently canvassing the area, speaking to residents and collecting vital information. They are particularly focusing on CCTV footage and have requested residents to check their doorbell cameras for any recordings from that time.

The suspect is described as a white male in his early 20s, who spoke with a local accent and was wearing dark grey clothing at the time of the attack. Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious to come forward.

“Thank you to everyone that has come forward already to share information; this is proving vital in our investigations,” Gribben added. Police are urging anyone with relevant information to contact them by calling 101 and quoting reference number 0717.

Authorities stress the importance of community vigilance and cooperation in this developing case. If you witness anything unusual or have information, please act promptly to assist the police.

This attack has understandably sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting ongoing issues of safety in public spaces. As the investigation continues, further updates will be provided.

For immediate emergencies, individuals are reminded to dial 999.