Paisley stabbing treated as attempted murder

It happened at 9pm on Friday night.

Published 8th Aug 2020

A investigation's underway following an attempted murder in Paisley.

It happened on Fulbar Road outside flats just before 9pm on Friday 7th August, when a 45 year old man was attacked by three other men.

He was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital where he was treated for stab wounds, and was later transferred to the Golden Jubilee Hospital in Clydebank.

Medical staff are currently describing his condition as critical.

All three suspects are described as being white - the first being in his 40s and of a heavy build with black hair and glasses. He was wearing a blue top and shorts.

The second man is aged 40-50 and also of a heavy build, wearing a blue top.

The third man is younger and of a slim build, wearing a grey top and jogging trousers.

Detective Inspector Ian Ross of Paisley Police Office said: "Extensive enquiries are ongoing into this attempted murder and officers are currently carrying out enquiries in the local area, and checking CCTV footage to gather more information on the three men responsible.

"The two older suspects were both riding bikes and they made off along the cycle path at Fulbar Road.

"I would urge any witnesses to this attack, or anyone who may have seen the three men responsible in the local area around the time of the incident to contact us as soon as possible."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Paisley Police Office through 101 quoting reference number 3834 of 7 August.

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