Man charged with culpable homicide in Paisley death inquiry

A man has appeared in court charged over the death of a man who passed away days after he was found injured in a street.

Johnathan McEwan, 33, was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, Renfrewshire, on Saturday following the incident in the town's New Street at about 3am.

He died at the hospital on Tuesday.

James Crossan, 18, was arrested over the incident and was charged with culpable homicide at Paisley Sheriff Court on Thursday.

The teenager made no plea and was released on bail ahead of a further court appearance.

Mr McEwan's family released a statement through police earlier this week thanking the medical staff who had treated him.

They said: "We would like to thank all the staff at the intensive care unit in the Royal Alexandra Hospital and also the members of the organ donation team.

''We would also like to thank all our family and friends for their support and love that has been shown for Johnny and his family at this difficult time.''