Police say "no crime has taken place" following earlier serious sex assault appeal

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Police investigating an alleged sexual assault that saw a cycle path closed in Renfrewshire have this afternoon confirmed “no crime has taken place”.It comes just hours after the Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Division shared an appeal saying a 41-year-old woman had been the victim of a “serious sexual assault” on the National Cycle Route 75 between Linwood and Bridge of Weir.The Paisley Daily Express reported the path had been shut yesterday by police, between Sandholes Road and Brookfield Village Park, with officers stationed at both entrances while investigations were conducted.At the time, police said they were investigating a serious sexual assault, of which they had been made aware on Tuesday, December 27.Earlier today, they released an appeal for information with the description of a man they were looking for in connection with an incident which was said to have happened on Wednesday, December 21 between 10pm and 11pm.However, they have now issued another statement which says their enquiries have generated a conclusion that no criminality has been established.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.Available on both Android and Apple.