Man murdered in Renfrew after buying pizza on night out
Police have begun a murder investigation after CCTV showed Paul Mathieson being beaten to the ground.
Last updated 20th Jan 2018
37 year old Paul Mathieson was found with serious head and facial injuries after being attacked in Renfrew on Sunday 14 January 2018.
Police enquiries have opened a murder investigation after CCTV shows the Renfrew man being attacked on Wilson street around 1am.
Detective Chief Inspector Martin Fergus, Major Investigation Teams, said:
'From our enquiries so far, we know that Mr Mathieson was the victim of a sustained and brutal attack by one man and that he died as a result of his injuries.
'Mr Mathieson, who is quite well known in the Renfrew area, had been out for the night and was heading home after buying a pizza from a nearby fast food shop, when, from CCTV, he is seen talking to another man, in Wilson Street. Then, for some unknown reason, the man attacks him, punching him to the ground and striking him several times before making off towards Houston Street.
'Unfortunately, Mr Mathieson lay for some time before he is found by a member of the public who called the emergency services.
'We have traced a number of people who were seen in the area on CCTV, and although their information has assisted our enquiry, we have still to trace the man responsible.
'We need to trace Mr Mathieson’s movements that night and speak to those who may have seen him about. He was in the Kind Man’s pub in Hairst Street and the Western bar on Main Street, Renfrew, earlier in the night and then popped in to a takeaway near his home to get something to eat.
'Renfrew Town Centre would have been busy at that time, so did you see him out and about then or have you any information that may help us trace the man responsible for his murder?
'As I said, this was a sustained and brutal attack which would seem unprovoked and I am appealing to anyone who can help us catch his killer to get in touch with police as soon as possible.
'Additional officers will be in Renfrew Town Centre tonight, particularly around Houston Street and the surrounding area, speaking to people there to see if they can remember seeing or hearing anything that may assist officers with their investigation.
'Anyone with information should contact the MITs incident room, Paisley, via telephone number 101 quoting incident number 0309 of 14 January 2018. Alternatively, calls can be made in confidence to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.