Arrest made after death of man found injured in house fire

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a man found seriously injured in a burning house.

John Dalziel was discovered badly hurt in a property on Whites Bridge Avenue in the town shortly after 10.05pm on Thursday, May 6.

Emergency services were called to the house after a report of a fire. The 47-year-old was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he later died.

A 38-year-old man will appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Tuesday in relation with Mr Dalziel’s death.

Police Scotland said a full report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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