Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously assaulted in Linwood on Friday afternoon.
A 29-year-old man was sitting in his silver Skoda Octavia in the old Co-operative car park in Bridge Street, Linwood when two men got out of a white Vauxhall Corsa and attacked the car and him before driving off.
He sustained serious cuts to his hands and arms and was taken by ambulance to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley where he remains.
Medical staff at the hospital describe his condition as stable.
The incident happened around 3.45pm yesterday afternoon (Fri 11/12/15).
The first suspect has been described male, white, 20s, 6ft, broad build, wearing dark clothing, waist length waterproof jacket.
The second man is male, white, 20s, dark clothing, short waist length jacket, black and orange hat.
Detective Sergeant Ally Semple, Paisley CID, is leading the investigation. He said: “The motive for the attack is still to be established. It was vicious and I have no doubt that the two suspects were determined to inflict serious injury to the man and cause significant damage to his car. It is entirely possible that he will be permanently scarred and could have long term impairment to his hands and arm as a result of the attack.
“This all took place in the middle of the afternoon in an area where members of the public, including young children, were about. Very frightening for anyone to witness let alone experience.
“The white Corsa, which we believe was fairly new; about two years old and had black alloy wheels, was driven at speed in to the car park and made off again, also at speed, so someone may have noticed it as a result.
“Anyone with information that will help officers with their enquiries is asked to contact the CID at Paisley Police Office via 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”