A 16-year-old boy has been assaulted and robbed by a gang of teenagers.

The victim was walking near Fountain Gardens on Love Street, Paisley, when he was approached by six teenagers.

The group, all believed to be aged between 16 and 19, assaulted the 16-year-old before stealing his backpack and cash.

The boy fled the area following the incident at around 11.30pm on Friday and called the police.

Detective sergeant Michael Lochrie said: "The despicable behaviour displayed by this group of youths is completely unacceptable and enquiries are underway to trace them.

"I would appeal to anyone who may have noticed the group in the area, or anything else suspicious, to come forward."