A MAN has been charged with police assault and breach of the peace following an incident in Paisley town centre.

Officers were arresting the 32-year-old suspect for another matter in the town's High Street at around 12.05am on Saturday when he reportedly kicked one of them on the back.

He was eventually restrained, with the officer involved suffering no injuries, and taken into custody.

Police said he was due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court today.