Deceased man named as police probe 'suspicious' death on Renfield Street in Renfrew

A man who was found dead on a Renfrew street in the early hours of Monday morning has been named.

Alastair Campbell was pronounced dead at the scene in a common close on Renfield Street at around 3am on October 30.

Police are treating the 52-year-old local man’s death as suspicious and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

The 52-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene on Renfrew's Renfield Street at around 3am on Monday morning. — The 52-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene on Renfrew’s Renfield Street at around 3am on Monday morning. STV News

There will be an increased police presence in the area while extensive enquiries are carried out.

Detective Chief Inspector Graham McCreadie, from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts are with Alastair’s family and friends at this very difficult time. We’ll continue to support them throughout our enquiries.

“It’s vital we find out exactly what happened to Alastair, and I’m appealing to the public for help to do that.

“I would urge anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything they believe may assist our investigation to get in touch. If you have dash cam footage, private CCTV or doorbell footage, please bring it to our attention.

“I want to reassure the public that there will be an increased police presence in the area while we carry out extensive enquiries into the incident. Anyone with information or concerns can also speak to these officers.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference 0243 of October 30.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.