Man left in hospital after being seriously assaulted in town

Officers were called to the North Barr area of Erskine at around 5pm on Saturday after a 36-year-old man was seriously assaulted.

Man left in hospital after being seriously assaulted in Renfrewshire © Google Maps 2023

A man has been left in hospital after being seriously assaulted in Renfrewshire.

Emergency services were called to the North Barr area of Erskine at around 5pm on Saturday.

A 36-year-old man was taken to Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment after being assaulted.

His current condition is unknown.

Officers are continuing to conduct enquires within the area.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5pm on Saturday, April 8, 2023, police were called to the North Barr area of Erskine, following a report of a serious assault.

A 36-year-old man was taken to Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment.

“Officers remain in the area and enquiries are ongoing.”