A YOUNG woman discovered a man carrying out an indecent act while she was walking her dog in Rutherglen.

Cops are now hunting for the pervert following the incident which happened on Woodend Road at around 6pm on Sunday.

Police say the 22-year-old woman was walking her dog when she came across a man who was carrying out an indecent act.

The woman left the area and contacted police.

The man is described as 40 to 44 years old, around 6ft in height and of thin build and unkempt appearance. He had grey collar length curly hair and a red complexion, and was wearing a long sleeved dark puffa style jacket.

Police Constable Lucie Black said: “Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace the individual involved and I would appeal to anyone with information that could assist us to please come forward.

“Additional patrols will be in the area to provide reassurance to the local community and I would urge anyone with concerns to approach our officers who will be happy to assist you.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Rutherglen Police Station via 101 and quote incident number 4103 of Sunday 8th October 2017.”