Man taken to hospital after 'stabbing' at Braehead shopping centre

A teenager and another man have been charged in connection with serious assault

Author: Liam RossPublished 8th Apr 2023
Last updated 8th Apr 2023

Investigations are ongoing after a man was allegedly stabbed in Renfrewshire.

Emergency services rushed to Braehead shopping centre yesterday evening at around 5:45pm following reports of a disturbance involving multiple people.

A 21-year-old was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment.

A teenager and another man have been arrested in connection with the incident.

A spokesperson from Braehead Centre said: "We can confirm that an altercation occurred on site yesterday afternoon, between some visitors to the centre, which resulted in one of the individuals concerned requiring medical attention.

“Our staff and emergency services responded swiftly, and the individual was taken to hospital for further treatment. Their injuries are non-life threatening."

Police Scotland confirmed an 18-year-old and a 22-year-old have been charged and will appear in court on Tuesday.

A spokesperson said: "Around 5.45pm on Friday, 7 April, 2023, officers were called to a business premises in the King’s Inch Road area of Renfrew following a report of a disturbance involving several people.

"A 21-year-old man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital by ambulance.

"Two men, aged 18 and 22, have been arrested and charged in connection with serious assault and are due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 11 April, 2023.

"Enquiries remain ongoing."

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