POLICE are appealing for information after a 16-year-old girl was raped by two men in Renfrewshire.

The incident took place between 7pm and 9.30pm on Saturday in a wooded area behind Dykebar Hospital, close to Grahamston Road in Paisley.

The victim was found by a passing motorist in nearby Hurlet Road.

The suspects are described as white, Scottish and believed to be in their early 20s.

One man was around 5ft 9ins tall and the other is believed to be around 6ft in height. Both men were wearing dark clothing at the time.

Detective Inspector Colin MacRitchie said: "This was a terrifying ordeal for the victim and we are doing everything we can to provide her with all the necessary support she requires at this time.

"Officers have been searching the woods and Grahamston Road area, checking CCTV and carrying out door-to-door enquiries in the surrounding area since this was reported.

"I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time who may have seen anything suspicious or men matching this description to come forward. Do you live nearby and have CCTV? Were you driving and have a dash-cam? If so, please check back and see if there is any footage that could assist our investigation.

"It does not matter if you think your information is small or minor - it could be just the detail we are looking for to help build a bigger picture of the circumstances.

"I would like to reassure the local community that we are doing everything we can to identify the men responsible. A highly visible police presence is in place in the area and that will remain while our investigation continues."

Information can be passed to the police via 101, quoting reference number 4478 of March 20.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.