Man to stand trial for attempted murder of police officers in Paisley
Liridon Kastrati is accused of charging at officers with a chainsaw
A man who allegedly charged at police officers with a chainsaw is to stand trial accused of attempted murder.
Liridon Kastrati is said to have carried out the assault in streets in Paisley, Renfrewshire last May 6.
Prosecutors claim he initially drove a car at excessive speed, mounted the pavement and smacked into a marked police vehicle.
The 31 year-old is then accused of taking the chainsaw from his motor then starting it and revving its engine.
Kastrati allegedly shouted and swore at four police constables before running at them while brandishing the tool.
The attempted murder accusation state this was also to the danger of the officers' lives.
Kastrati faces other charges of breach of the peace, driving without a valid licence or insurance as well taking a car without consent.
The case called for a hearing at the High Court in Glasgow where Kastrati's legal team pleaded not guilty on his behalf.
A trial has now been fixed and is scheduled to begin in November 2025.
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