Man fighting for life in hospital after murder bid as two others arrested

Two men, aged 24 and 25, were arrested on Monday in connection with the incident.

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A man is fighting for his life in hospital following an attempted murder in Paisley on Sunday.

Police were called to a flat in Maxwellton Street in the town at around 5.30pm on July 23 and found the 26-year-old seriously injured.

On Monday, the road was locked down as police confirmed that two men, aged 24 and 25, had been arrested in connection with the incident.

Police now say the incident is being treated as attempted murder.

The 26-year-old man was rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow with life-threatening injuries where his condition is described as critical.

Officers probing the incident said that they believe that the incident was isolated and there is no risk to the wider public.

The force is asking anyone with information to come forward to police.

Detective inspector Nicola Wake said: “A man has been seriously injured as a result of this incident and I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and may have seen or heard anything to get in touch.

“Our investigation to establish the full circumstances is ongoing and officers are carrying out enquiries in the area. We believe this was an isolated incident and there is no risk to the wider public but anyone with concerns should speak to officers.

“We are particularly keen to hear from anyone with CCTV, dash-cam or doorbell camera footage from the area around this time.”

Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 2647 of Sunday, July 23, 2022, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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