Police have launched an attempted murder probe after a car was driven deliberately at a man walking his dog in Barrhead.
The incident happened around 10.30pm on Friday night at a car park near to Stormyland Way.
The driver of the black four door motor targeted the dog walker following an altercation. The man sustained leg and back injuries and was rushed by ambulance to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment.
His dog was also struck by the vehicle. Sadly, it died at the scene.
The driver of the car drove off. He is described as white, around 5ft 7ins, aged 52 to 55 years-old, of slim build with a shaved head. He was wearing a dark coloured jumper and spoke with a local accent.
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Detective Constable Sarah-Lee MacFarlane said: “This was a deliberate act that caused injuries to the dog walker and killed his dog and we are appealing to anyone in the area at the time who may have seen what happened to get in touch.
“The car involved may be similar to a Nissan Note and if anyone saw it or has dash-cam that would help with our investigation then I urge them to get in touch.
“If you can help please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 4043 of Friday, March 18, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
