A CASH reward has been offered for anyone who can held find the killer of a young dad.

Paul Mathieson, dad to a 12-year-old boy, died after a "sustained and brutal" attack that left him in a coma for six days before he passed away.

Now the charity Crimestoppers is offering up to £10,000 to anyone who can lead to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.

Angela Parker, National Manager for the charity Scotland Crimestoppers, said: “This is devastating for his family and friends, and they now deserve to know who has taken him away from them. "Paul was loved by his family, but most importantly he was a father and his murder has left a 12-year-old boy without his dad."

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Paul, also known as Paul Todd of Paul T, was attacked on Houston Street, close to Wilson Street, Renfrew on Sunday, January 14 2018.

The 37-year-old had been drinking at The Kind Man's pub and then at the Western Bar on Hairst Street.

He left there just after midnight, and used a fast food outlet before walking home.

As he approached his address on Houston Street it’s believed the suspect attacked him following a brief conversation.

A passer-by discovered Paul lying in the street at around 1am.

He was treated at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, placed in an induced coma before his condition deteriorated and he died six days later.

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Ms Parker added: “This murder occurred on the edge of the town centre and we hope someone, somewhere will have information.

"We urge you to please speak up and help keep your community safe by contacting our charity.

"I promise you that nobody will know you spoke to us and that you will remain 100 per cent anonymous.

"Always.”

Anyone with information on the murder of Paul Mathieson can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through the non-traceable Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org