Two officers injured after being assaulted by man in Paisley
They were called to a disturbance on Murray Street yesterday afternoon.
Last updated 6th Sep 2021
Two police officers have been assaulted in Paisley after being called out to a disturbance on the town's Murray Street yesterday afternoon.
One of them has sustained a serious head injury after chasing a man who assaulted both of them on Gallow Green Road.
A 27-year-old man was then arrested and taken to hospital to get treatment for a head injury.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 3.30pm, Sunday, 5 September, 2021, police were called to a report of a man in possession of a baseball bat, causing a disturbance in Murray Street, Paisley.
"Officers attended and the man made off with officers in pursuit.
"At Gallow Green Road, near the roundabout, the man confronted officers and assaulted them.
"Both officers were injured with one officer receiving a serious head injury.
"The 27-year-old man was arrested and taken to the QEUH for assessment.
"He sustained an injury to his head during the incident.
"No members of the public were injured.
"Enquiries are ongoing."