When he walks out to investigate he sees them readying more projectiles

Frail and defenceless, a Zimbabwean refugee has only his walking stick to defend himself against a gang of racist yobs who hurl bricks and fireworks at him outside his home.

The shocking attack, which was captured on CCTV footage that victim Able Miller had set up himself, has forced the 62-year-old to consider leaving his Glasgow home.

His 13-year-old daughter, who suffer's from Down's Syndrome, hid under her bed in terror when the mob turned on Mr Miller, who has lived in Scotland since 2002 after he fled his homeland due to political reasons.

He came out of his house after a firework was thrown at his car, only for him to see the gang preparing more explosive projectiles with which to injure him or damage his property.

He was later taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary and treated for burns to his hands and feet.

Mr Miller, who stood as a member of parliament in Zimbabwe, was previously forced to leave his home country in 2002 after political rivals shot and burned him.

Mr Miller was previously forced to leave his home country in 2002 after political rivals shot and burned him

He said: 'In Zimbabwe, I had my back broken in two places and I was shot twice in the left leg. I can't bend my knee and need a walking stick.

'But what happened to me over the weekend was the worst thing I have ever experienced. Nothing compares to that.

'I'm 62 years old. I shouldn't be involved in things like this. My dignity has been taken away. I thought I was going to lose my mind as they were attacking me.

'I cannot stay here anymore, I don't feel safe and I worry for my family. I hope to move to Sheffield and live in the black community there.'

Mr Miller, whose family have now earned British citizenship and are not technically under refugee status.

A a surge of abuse in the last few years forced him to quit a job as a bus driver in the city.

He is a fourth generation Scot himself - his grandfather moved to Africa and married a black Zimbabwean woman - and claims he enjoyed his first ten years but now plans to move to England, where he also has family.

He said: 'I have had four cars that have been damaged in different attacks while I have been living here.

'My insurance is now so expensive that I can barely afford to run the car as it is.

'I have no idea how I am going to be able to pay to fix the damage this time.

Mr Miller was later taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary and treated for burns to his hands and feet

The car that the yobs through the firework at - a crack in the windscreen can clearly be seen in that photo

'These people have never been prosecuted before and after the latest attack against me and my family, I feel totally helpless.

'I do not feel safe living here. There were shouting at me and calling me a black b*****d, throwing fireworks and bricks at me, and yet no one came to help.

'Glasgow was not always like this. It used to be a much more welcoming place.

'But after the independence referendum and especially leading up the EU referendum, hatred has been created that I have never seen before.

'I want people to realise that it has been difficult for black people here, as well as Polish and other immigrants.

'I have worked for my living; I have not claimed benefits and always pay my bills. I don't deserve to be subjected to this.'

Able's daughter was forced to hide in her room while the attack happened outside the house, and she has been traumatised by the incident.

He added: 'My daughter is devastated. She has Down's syndrome and is autistic, and when I first looked back at the footage she flew into a tantrum.

'She has been completely traumatised by the whole experience.'

As fresh refugees from Syria now come to the UK, Able feels that he has to warn them before they arrive.

He said: 'The situation here in Glasgow is really volatile, in my experience.

'My advice to refugees coming into the country now is that if they are able to, try and go somewhere else.'

The shocking attack, which was captured on CCTV footage that victim Able Miller had set up himself, has forced the 62-year-old to consider leaving his Glasgow home

His 13-year-old daughter, who suffer's from Down's Syndrome, hid under her bed in terror when the mob turned on Mr Miller

He came out of his home after a firework was thrown at his car (Mr Miller is in a glowing jacket in the middle of the shot), only for him to see the gang preparing more explosive projectiles

Officers from Police Scotland are now appealing for information in connection with the attack which they are treating as a hate crime.

They said an extensive investigation, led by the local Problem Solving Team for Glasgow North East, has been launched with officers conducting door-to-door enquiries as well as examining CCTV.

Area commander chief inspector Steve Hazlett said: 'This was a horrific attack on a family home and a father who came out to protect them.