POLICE are hunting a thug who attacked a man with a weapon in a Renfrew street.

The 36-year old victim was found by officers who were called to a disturbance in Tennant Street at around 2.25pm on Friday.

It is understood the suspect hit the man on the head and body with a blunt object before fleeing the scene.

The victim suffered facial injuries but reportedly refused medical treatment.

Police said his attacker was wearing a grey tracksuit at the time.

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information or dashcam footage of the area around the time of the incident is asked to contact police on 101.