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03.03.2022 - 13:43 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A man is in hospital today with serious head injuries after being battered in broad daylight in Renfrewshire.
The 25-year-old was assaulted in Paisley on Wednesday, March 2.
His attacker, another man, pounced in the town's Renfrew Road at around 2.30pm.
The suspect fled the scene following the 'unprovoked attack' in a red Vauxhall Astra, police believe he was the passenger.
Meanwhile, the victim was rushed to the town's Royal Alexandra Hospital.
His current medical condition is unknown at this time.
A manhunt is now underway to trace the suspect who is described as being in his early twenties and of a tall, slim built.
At the time of the incident he was wearing dark clothing.
Police are urging witnesses, motorists with dash-cam footage of the area or those who think they saw suspicious activity to get in touch.
Detective Constable Jade Clark said "We are carrying out extensive enquiries to identify the man responsible for this unprovoked assault.
“The victim suffered serious injuries as a result.
“The suspect then fled the scene in the red Vauxhall Astra.
“We are appealing for witnesses in the area around the time of the attack who observed anybody acting suspiciously and would ask any motorists in the area to check dash-cam footage to see if they captured anything which may be useful to our investigation.
“Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 1836 of Wednesday March 2 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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