Man found in street with facial injuries following assault

The 43-year-old man was found injured on Main Street in Paisley on Friday afternoon.

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Police have launched an investigation after a man was found with facial injuries on a street in Paisley.

The 43-year-old was found in Main Street at around 3.35pm on Friday and police believe he may have been assaulted in the Kilpatrick Crescent area of the town earlier in the afternoon. 

He was taken to Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment for his injuries. 

Detective Inspector Robert Bowie of CID in Paisley said: “Officers were called to a report of a man found injured in Main Street yesterday afternoon.  

‘Following enquiries we believe the man may have been assaulted in Kilpatrick Crescent area of the town earlier in the afternoon.  

“We are carrying out door to door enquiries and reviewing CCTV in effort to establish how the victim came by his injuries.

“He suffered facial injuries as a result and was treated at Royal Alexandra Hospital.

“I am asking for anyone who witnessed an assault or has any information to please come forward. 

“If you believe you could help our enquiries, call 101 quoting reference 2245 of August 13.

“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”

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