POLICE are hunting a teenager who attacked a woman near the Swing Bridge in Renfrew.

The 31-year-old was left "extremely upset" after being approached by the weirdo in Inchinnan Road.

The incident is said to have taken place around 5.30pm last Thursday evening when the victim was walking along Inchinnan Road, towards the Swing Bridge in Renfrew, when

the youth approached her and spoke to her.

Moments later, he pulled at her jacket.

Thankfully the woman managed to get away and ran over the Swing Bridge to seek help from a friend.

It's understood that the victim was not injured in the attack but police sources say she has been left extremely upset by the event.

The suspect is described as around 5ft 8 inches in height, sallow skin, aged between 16 and 18 years of age, with short dark hair.

He was wearing a white t-shirt, black jeans and black shoes.

Enquiries so far have revealed that prior to the incident the woman noticed another person in the area and officers are appealing for this person to get in touch as it’s possible they may have seen the suspect and can provide additional information to officers.

Officers are seeking to gather any CCTV footage from in and around the area in order to obtain further details which could assist the investigation.

Detective Constable Jane Perratt said: "I am appealing to anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the incident to contact us.

"In particular passing motorists who were perhaps in and around the area, did you notice anything untoward or suspicious?

"Please do get in touch with officers and pass on any information you may have.”

Additional officers have been on patrol in the area since the incident occurred.

If you have any information or knowledge, contact Detectives at Paisley Police Office on 101.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given in confidence and anonymously.