Detectives investigate attempted murder in Linwood after man found stabbed

A 29 year-old man was found injured in Linwood on Tuesday 23 August 2016.

Published 23rd Aug 2016

A 29 year-old man was found with stab wounds in Linwood on Tuesday 23 August 2016 and police say it was an attempted murder.

Detectives in Renfrewshire are continuing enquiries and appealing for information after being called to the property at 3,20am.

The officers were called to a house in Bridge of Weir Road, Linwood where a 29 year-old man was found lying there injured.

He was taken by ambulance to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, where he is being treated for stab wounds.

Hospital staff describe his condition as serious. The incident is being treated as attempted murder.

Detective Sergeant Michael Lochrie said:

“Our enquiries are at an early stage to establish more information on the circumstances surrounding this incident, and to establish where it took place in the local area.

“At this time, I would urge anyone who was in the area of Bridge of Weir Road in Linwood in the early hours of this morning, who witnessed anything suspicious, or who has information that may assist police enquiries to contact Paisley Police Office through 101. Alternatively CRIMESTOPPERS can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”