Man attacked and robbed in Paisley

A 56 year old was pushed to the ground and punched and kicked after two men grabbed his bag at 00:30 Sunday morning.

Author: Clyde NewsPublished 24th Jun 2018

The attack happened on Canal Street at a bus stop close to a nursery school.

The victim was taken to Royal Alexandria hospital where he was later released following treatment.

The first suspect is described as around 6ft in height, short hair and gaunt appearance. He was wearing a grey hooded top.

The second suspect is also around 6ft in height with a gaunt appearance and wearing a dark coloured top.

Both suspects came from the direction of the Canal Bar and ran back towards it following the incident.

Officers are in the process of checking CCTV footage for any additional detail on the suspects.

Detective Stevie Craig, Paisley CID said: 'I am appealing to people in the area to contact us, particularly those who were in the Canal Bar and the Grill on the Park Restaurant. It’s possible people noticed the two men heading towards the bus stop on Canal Street prior to the incident, or they may have been seen running away after they attacked the 56 year old man.

'If anyone has any information of if any motorists have dash cam footage, I would urge them to contact us. Your information could prove vital in helping us identify these two suspects.'