Appeal after body found in grounds of Paisley hospital

Police in Paisley are appealing for help to identify a man found dead in the grounds of the Royal Alexandra Hospital yesterday.

He was discovered around 7.20am, close to Craw Road. He's described as white, between 20 and 30, and thin.

He's not believed to have been a patient at the hospital, and his death's being treated as unexplained.

He has the word 'Stephen' tattooed on his inner right forearm and a design including the word 'Mum' and a green rose on the outer left forearm.

He was wearing a blue hooded top with a zip, black tracksuit bottoms and black Nike trainers. He was also wearing a crucifix around his neck.

Detective Inspector Ian Ross of Paisley Police Station said: "Sadly, despite our enquiries so far, we have been unable to identify this man.

"We want to establish his identity in order to update his next of kin.

"We are liaising with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as part of these enquiries and the man is not believed to have been a patient at the Royal Alexandra Hospital on Wednesday.

"I would urge anyone who believes they may be able to assist to contact 101 as soon as possible, quoting incident 0409 of 24 March."

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