Man arrested after fatal incident in Johnstone
A man is dead and woman seriously injured after police were called to Macdowall Street in the early hours of Wednesday
Last updated 2nd Jun 2022
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man and the serious injury of a woman in Johnstone, Renfrewshire.
Police were called to an incident in MacDowall Street in the town in the early hours of Wednesday.
A 40-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and a 59-year-old woman was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
An investigation was launched into the circumstances surrounding the incident and police have now confirmed a man has been arrested.
A police spokesperson said: "A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Johnstone and the serious injury of a woman.
"The incident happened around 1.50am on Wednesday June 1 2022 in MacDowall Street, Johnstone.
"A man, aged 40, was pronounced dead at the scene and a 59-year-old woman was taken to QEUH with serious injuries."
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