POLICE are hunting a man with a Glasgow accent and missing teeth after he threatened an elderly couple in their own home in a small, lochside village.

At around 6pm on Friday, the couple, both in their eighties, were in their home in Glengilp, Ardrishaig, near Lochgilphead when a man turned up and started banging on their windows and doors, threatening them.

Police have now turned to the public for help in catching the suspect.

The man is described as being in his 30s, 5ft 8 in height, of slim build with blonde hair and had missing teeth.

He was speaking in a Glaswegian accent and was wearing a blue sports type jacket, blue jeans and was wearing a blue beanie hat.

Detective Sergeant Keith Philip, with Oban Police Office, said: “Although nobody was hurt, this incident was frightening for the elderly couple and has left them shaken in their own home.

“We believe this incident was a case of mistaken identity and are working to trace the person responsible as well as the intended targets.

“We would appeal to anyone who knows anything about this incident or may have seen or heard anything that could help us trace the person responsible.”

Anyone with information should contact Oban Police Office via 101, quoting incident number 3177 of Friday 6 April 2018.

Alternatively, contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where information can be given in confidence.