Man seriously injured after terrifying home invasion in Paisley

Police are hunting a suspect dressed in dark clothing after the attack on Springbank Terrace in the Renfrewshire town.

A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a thug broke into his home in Paisley.

The 55-year-old was inside the property on Springbank Terrace when the terrifying incident unfolded at around 10.55pm on Monday, October 19.

A man wearing dark clothing forced his way inside and launched an attack.

Police attended and the victim was found seriously injured. He was rushed to hospital for treatment; his current condition is unknown.

Cops hunting the suspect have asked witnesses to come forward.

Inquiries remain ongoing.

Detective Sergeant Fraser Gun said: “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and I would urge anyone with information to come forward. In particular we would be keen to speak to anyone seen in the area wearing dark coloured clothing and acting suspiciously.

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“We would also ask anyone with private CCTV or dashcam footage from the area to review this and pass anything of note to us. If you can help, please call 101 quoting reference 4135 of 19 October, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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