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Tracy Carmichael

Hunt is on for suspect after Renfrew weapon attack

Police have launched a probe after a man was seriously assaulted in Renfrew in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Officers are appealing for witnesses following the incident, during which the 25-year-old victim was attacked with an unknown weapon.

He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment after he sustained a serious facial injury.

The incident happened between 2am and 3am, near to the town's Kirklandneuk playing fields.

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Officers have released the description of a man they are keen to speak to in connection with the incident, he is around 5ft 10in in height, of slim to medium build and was wearing a blue puffer jacket with the hood up, dark grey or black jeans and black trainers.

Detective Constable James Campbell said: "This incident saw a man sustain a serious facial injury.
"I am appealing for anyone with any information which may assist us to get in touch."

He added: "I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dashcam footage to contact us."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 0604 of 12 February, 2022.

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