Fresh appeal for witnesses after Paisley dad murdered in street

There is a fresh appeal for information after a man was killed in a Paisley street in the early hours of Sunday morning.

31-year-old Craig McClelland was walking along Tweed Avenue in Foxbar to his friend's house when he was attacked and stabbed - he was taken to hospital where he later died.

Police are keen to speak to a man who was seen walking a small dog in the area at the time and also to anyone attending house parties nearby to come forward.

Officers say the attack was unprovoked and violent and has left a young family without a father.

Detective Superintendent Allan Burton from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team (West) said:

“A young man has had his life violently taken from him, leaving young children without a father, a woman without her partner, and a family completely devastated.

“Somebody must know who is responsible for this evil and senseless crime and I would appeal to you to do the right thing and tell the police what you know.

“We understand a man was seen walking a small dark coloured dog, possibly a West Highland Terrier, on Peacock Drive and then onto Morar Drive around 2315 hours on Sunday evening. I would appeal directly to this man to come forward as he may be able to assist with our enquiries.

“We also understand that there were several house parties taking place in the surrounding area, with people leaving around the time Mr McClelland was attacked. If you were one of those people, it is absolutely vital that you get in touch with officers to establish whether you could be a potential witness. Whether you saw the attack or not, if you were in the area at the time, you may be able to help us piece together the circumstances leading up to and after the incident.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at Paisley CID via 101 and quote incident number 4537/23. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.