POLICE are hunting a thug who stabbed a man in a Renfrewshire street.

The 56-year-old victim suffered injuries to his arms and torso when he was attacked in Stevenson Street, Paisley, at around 11.50pm on Sunday.

He was rushed by ambulance to the town's Royal Alexandra Hospital, where he was treated for his wounds before being released.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information about the assault to contact them on 101.

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