POLICE are investigating an attack in Barrhead that left a man with serious facial injuries.

It was around 5.30am on Friday that officers received a report of a 54-year-old man being assaulted with a weapon.

The victim was taken to hospital, where he was treated for a serious wound to his face.

Police have said they are still trying to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

Although they were unable to say where the assault took place, local residents have suggested it was in the Dunterlie area.

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.