A schoolgirl has been raped after she was dragged into bushes outside an Asda supermarket at the weekend.

The 14-year-old victim had been out cycling when she went to the shop off Main Street in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, at around 8.15pm on Sunday.

She left the shop and began walking back to get her bike when a man forced her into bushes and raped her.

Her attacker is described as white, aged between 20 and 30 years old with a medium build.

He was wearing a white trilby-style hat, a grey zipped top with white striped sleeves, grey jogging trousers and grey trainers. He was also carrying an oversized black holdall bag.

Detectives are carrying out extensive investigations and are scouring all available CCTV footage as well carrying out local enquiries door to door.

On Monday night, police said they were following a definite line of enquiry.

Detective inspector Gillian Patrick added: "This was a particularly traumatic experience for the young girl concerned, who had been out in the local area before being attacked.

"I would like to reassure the local community that we are continuing extensive enquiries into this incident.

"We know the man was in the shop prior to the incident taking place and I am appealing to anyone who may have been shopping around that time to think about whether they may have seen this man or noticed anything suspicious.

"If you have any information or knowledge about this crime, please talk to officers and pass it on - it could prove vital in helping us trace the man responsible for this attack.

"I'm aware this incident will be of concern to people and I would like to confirm that additional patrols will be in the area to offer reassurance to local people and if anyone has any concerns, please speak to officers."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact detectives at Saracen Police Office on 101. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.