A man has been jailed for 14 years after two attempted murders in Renfrew.
Darren Lethorn was found guilty after he fired a gun at a man in the town's Cardon Square last June. The bullet missed the man, however almost hit the person in the neighbouring flat after smashing through a window.
Police have this evening branded Lethorn's actions as 'reprehensible and unacceptable'.
A Police Scotland statement shared this evening confirmed: "A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to 14 years following two attempted murders in Renfrew.
"Darren Lethorn was found guilty at the High Court in Paisley on Tuesday, 27 October, 2020.
"On Thursday, 27 June, 2019, a firearm was discharged at a 36-year-old man in Cardon Square, Renfrew. The bullet missed him and smashed the window of an adjacent flat, narrowly missing the occupant.
"An investigation was launched and following enquiries, officers arrested and charged a 33-year-old man in connection with the incident.
"Today, that man has been sentenced to 14 years for the crimes."
Detective Inspector Robert Bowie said: “The intent to inflict serious injury was Lethorn’s objective that day when he took the decision to point and fire a weapon at a man in public.
"His actions are reprehensible and unacceptable."
"The sentence today ensures our streets are safer and that Lethorn will spend a significant amount of time behind bars."
