A man has been charged in connection with the death of a man and the serious injury of a woman in Renfrewshire.
Police were called to an incident in MacDowall Street, Johnstone, in the town in the early hours of Wednesday.
A 40-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and a 59-year-old woman was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
An investigation was launched into the circumstances surrounding the incident and police have now confirmed a 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged.
He is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
A police spokesperson said: “A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Johnstone and the serious injury of a woman.
“The incident happened around 1.50am on Wednesday June 1 2022 in MacDowall Street, Johnstone.
“A man, aged 40, was pronounced dead at the scene and a 59-year-old woman was taken to QEUH with serious injuries.”