An ex-boxer is offering a reward to help catch thugs who targeted his Lanarkshire vet surgery.
Barrie McRorie says he's convinced the attack was targeted and published CCTV images of a man he believes is behind the incident at Yes Vets in Wishaw.
The thug shattered a large window at the premises with a hammer at the weekend, with sources claiming it was part of a vendetta by an underworld gang, the Daily Record reports.
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The business was opened by McRorie last September by the former fight champ, who had past dealings with designer breeds like American Bullies, that cost up to £10,000 each. Many owners of the breed have had their ears cropped, which is illegal in the UK.
However McRorie insists he is only interested in traditional vet practice, treating a variety of small animals, including dogs, cats and hamsters.
He said: "It definitely looks targeted and I don't know if it's some kind of rivalry or a warning. I don't know who would have ordered for this to happen but it's the last thing we wanted as we try to grow the business.
"When we opened, we were quite plain that we are seeking to get all the regular vet work and we don't want to just specialise in designer breeds. I feel sick that it happened and I hope someone comes forward to identify the culprit."
It is not known why crooks would home in on the new shop, which has been well received by locals.
On Facebook, McRorie appealed for witnesses on Sunday, saying: "Cash reward with full confidentiality. We have CCTV of him walking down the street and leaving through Lidl car park."
On the same night as the windows being smashed, graffiti was also daubed around the Lanarkshire town. McRorie is well known in Wishaw and also runs the Good Dogs Club, which offers grooming and fertility services, as well as expensive fresh meat food.
Although he is not a qualified vet, he employs trained vets.
The vandals from Sunday's attack wore a dark Emporio Armani tracksuit and hat and walked to the vet's on the Main Street from a local supermarket car park.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact 101, quoting incident 1239 of December 4, 2022."
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