Men jailed after violent assault and robbery in Paisley
James Weir and Gerard Tracy were sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow
Two men have been jailed for violently assaulting and robbing a man at his home in Paisley last year.
40-year-old James Weir (pictured left) was handed 11 years, after he was found guilty of attempted murder.
Gerard Tracy, 37, was given a five-and-a-half year sentence and was convicted of robbery and assault.
Police say they were called to a disturbance at about 9:45 PM on Fairway Avenue on 25th February 2019.
A 44-year-old man was found to have been stabbed, and was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital with deep wounds to his stomach. Personal items were also stolen from the property.
Detective Sergeant Nicola Wake, Paisley CID, said: “This was a despicable act against a man who was brutally assaulted and nearly lost his life within his own home, the rest of his life will likely be impacted from the injuries he sustained.
“My team carried out a lengthy investigation and worked hard to bring both offenders to justice.
“The sentencing of James Weir and Gerard Tracy demonstrates that police will do everything they can to identify individuals and ensure they are brought before the courts.
“This is an excellent result for the community and for the police and I would like to thank the local community for their assistance during this investigation.”
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