DETECTIVES have launched a manhunt as part of an attempted murder probe after a man drove a car at a dog walker in Barrhead on Friday night.

The man was taken to hospital with leg and back injuries and his dog died at the scene.

The incident occurred around 10.30pm on Friday, March 18, at a car park near Stormyland Way.

The vehicle was a black-coloured four-door car and was driven deliberately at the man following an altercation.

The dog walker was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment.

The driver of the car drove off and police are now appealing for witnesses.

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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.

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, 18 March, 2022, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”