POLICE are appealing for information after a teenager suffered serious facial injuries when he was attacked in Renfrewshire.

The 15-year-old boy was punched and kicked in a field between Penilee Road and Barshaw Golf Club, in Paisley, at around 7pm on Saturday.

Police said the victim had been walking towards Renfrew alone, after being out with friends, at the time of the assault.

He was able to walk home, but attended hospital later that night for treatment to serious facial injuries. 

Police said it was currently unknown how many suspects were involved in the attack.

Detective Constable Talia Eadie, of Paisley CID, said: "We are reviewing available CCTV footage from where the assault happened and the surrounding area. 

"I’d ask anyone in Arkleston Road and Penliee Road who may have doorbell or private systems to check their footage to see if the victim, or any suspects involved, are captured on these systems. Also any drivers in these areas should review dash cam footage to check for anything of relevance to this investigation.

"I’d ask anyone who witnessed the assault, or has any information to help us trace those responsible, to come forward and speak with officers."

Anyone with information is asked to call officers on 101, quoting incident number 1308 of October 17.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.