A 55-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an intruder broke into his home in Paisley. The attack happened at a property on Springbank Terrace at around 10.55pm on Monday, October 19.
A man wearing dark clothing forced his way inside and assaulted the victim. Police attended the scene and found the man seriously injured. He was rushed to hospital for treatment, and his current condition is not known.
Police Hunt for Suspect
Officers are searching for the suspect, who was dressed in dark clothing at the time of the incident. Detectives have appealed for witnesses to come forward as inquiries continue.
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.”
Appeal for CCTV and Dashcam Footage
Police have also asked residents to review private CCTV or dashcam footage from the area. Detective Sergeant Gun added: “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.”
The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact police.
