AN AIRGUN was fired at a building in Stirling this morning, police have said.

Officers are investigating reports of pellets striking a window of a property at around 6.20am.

A man was said to have approached a property on St Valery Drive and stood outside before pointing an air weapon at the building.

Some air pellets were discharged causing damage to a window. The man was challenged by a member of the public but the man fired further pellets at the house before walking out of the close towards Cultenhove Road.

The suspect is described as in his early to mid 30s, of medium build with short dark hair and was wearing glasses.

He was wearing a dark North Face jacket and carried a case. Witnesses said he spoke with a local accent and slurred speech.

Inspector Jim Young said: "This is an extremely unusual incident and I'm keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen the man beforehand or afterwards.

"Fortunately, no-one was injured and only very slight damage was caused, but we are treating the matter very seriously and need to identify this man as quickly as possible."

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 428 of 1st December or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.