Man taken to hospital after 'serious assault' in town square

Emergency services were called to Houston Square in Johnstone on Thursday afternoon after a man was attacked.

Man taken to hospital after ‘serious assault’ in Johnstone town square © Google Maps 2024

A man has been taken to hospital after being attacked in a town square in Renfrewshire.

Police were called to Houston Square in Johnstone at around 3.45pm on Thursday, after receiving reports that a man was seriously assaulted.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment.

His current condition is unknown.

Officers remain at the scene as enquiries continue.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were called to Houston Square in Johnstone at around 3.45pm on Thursday, March 23, after a man was the victim of a serious assault.

“He has been taken to hospital for treatment and enquiries remain ongoing.

“Officers remain at the scene.”

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