Scots cancer centre targeted in sick 'air rifle' attack as cops launch probe

A Scots cancer centre has been targeted in a sick 'air rifle' sparking a police manhunt.

The vandal targeted the charity over the weekend smashing almost all the ground floor windows with what bosses believe to be an air rifle.

Heartbroken North Ayrshire Cancer Care volunteers discovered thousands of pounds in damages at the trashed scene on Stevenson Road, Kilwinning, on Sunday.

They now fear services for may have to be halted while repairs are underway leaving cancer patients without help.

The vandal shot at the cancer facility causing thousands of pounds in damages (Supplied)

The volunteers who are mainly over 60, some over 80, were left sickened by the 'lack of respect' over the selfish attack.

It comes as the second time vandals hit the facility in the past four weeks.

A spokesperson for North Ayrshire Cancer Care said: "On Sunday, one of our volunteers arrived at the centre to discover the scenes pictures below. Someone (we suspect with an air rifle) has smashed almost all of our ground floor windows.

"The damage is racking up to be thousands of pounds worth. As you are all aware, we are an entirely volunteer run charity, and having this sort of extensive expense has the potential to affect our ability to deliver services.

"The police have been contacted as this is the second event of vandalism we have had to deal with in the last four weeks.

The volunteers who are mainly over 60, some over 80, were left sickened by the attack (Supplied)

"To the person who did this: imagine if you or a loved one were in the situation where you needed some of the support we offer.

'Could you live with yourself if we were then unable to deliver that quality of service due to having to pay out for your vandalism?

"Our volunteers are mainly over 60, some over 80, this is not the sort of lack of respect and thanks that these wonderful people deserve."

Police have launched an investigation into the attack with enquires on going.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said : "Officers received a report of damage to windows at Stevenson Road in Kilwinning sometime between Saturday, 13 February and Sunday, 14 February, 2021.

"Anyone who knows who is responsible, should contact police on 101, quoting 1789 of 14 February, 2021."