Man, 38, charged after 12-year-old girl 'raped'
The alleged incident occurred in Johnstone on Sunday.
On Monday, police confirmed a 38-year-old had been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
He is due to appear in court at a later date
Detective Inspector David Hardie said: 'We know this incident has caused concern in the local community and I would like to thank members of the public for their support during our enquiries.'
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