Man charged in connection with death of 52-year-old in common close

Emergency services attended but the man, named as Alastair Campbell, 52, died shortly afterwards.

Man charged in connection with death of 52-year-old in Renfrew common close Police Scotland

A 47-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of another at a tenement in Renfrewshire.

Police were called to the scene after they received reports of a man found injured in a common close in Renfield Street, Renfrew, at around 3am on Monday.

Emergency services attended but the man, named as Alastair Campbell, 52, died shortly afterwards.

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 inquiries.”

A 35-year-old man was earlier arrested in connection with Mr Campbell’s death but was released.

The 47-year-old man will appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Friday.

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