Cops are hunting a thug who threatened a man with an axe in a Johnstone street.
The 25-year-old victim was in the town’s William Street when he was confronted by the weapon-wielding brute before he jumped in a car a sped off.
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Police are now probing the shocking incident, which happened around 4.45pm.
It’s understood the victim was not hurt but has been left badly shaken.
A Police Scotland spokesman appealed for witnesses to come forward.
He said: “A 25-year-old man was approached and threatened by another man who was in possession of an axe in William Street, Johnstone, on Tuesday evening.
“The suspect then left the scene in a car.
“If you saw this incident or have any information in relation to it please get in touch with officers.”
Express readers with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
