Probe launched after two men sprayed with unknown liquid in Dunbartonshire

An investigation has been launched after two men were sprayed with an unknown liquid in West Dunbartonshire.

The men, aged 45 and 56, were inside a property on Carleith Avenue in the Duntocher area at around 4pm on Thursday when an individual arrived and sprayed an unknown liquid on them.

The men did not require medical treatment.

The suspect is described as white, around 6ft tall and spoke with a local accent. He was wearing all black clothing with his face covered.

The attacker then made off in a silver coloured vehicle in the direction of Beeches Road.

Investigations are ongoing, and police are reviewing CCTV from the area.

Detective constable Nic Neeson said: “It’s vital we find the person responsible for this reckless act and I’m appealing to the public for help in doing so.

“If you were in the Carleith Avenue or Beeches Road area around 4pm yesterday and saw a man or vehicle matching the description, please contact us. I’d also like to ask anyone with private CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage to review this and bring anything you think is significant to our attention.”

Those with information are urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference 2033 of November 27.

Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.