Man beaten by masked gang in Christmas Eve attack

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Image caption, The attack happened in Morar Drive in Paisley

A man needed hospital treatment after five masked intruders attacked him at his home in Paisley.

Police said five assailants wearing masks and dark clothing beat the 22-year-old with a blunt weapon after entering his flat in Morar Drive.

The injured man was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital after the attack at about 00:30 on Sunday but was released after treatment.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them.

Det Con James Campbell said: "Our investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding this attack, and to identify and trace the men responsible.

"The suspects wore face masks with blue or black clothing."