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Two arrested after man dies

Police were called to a report of a man seriously injured in Paisley on Tuesday afternoon.

Two men have been arrested after a man died following a disturbance in Paisley.

Police went to the scene in Glen Street at around 2.45pm on Tuesday following a report that a person was seriously injured.

The man, aged 48, was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where he later died.

A post mortem has yet to be carried out, however police are treating the death as suspicious.

Two men, both aged 29, have been arrested in connection with the incident in the Renfrewshire town.

Police are appealing for information.

Detective Inspector Robert Bowie of Paisley Police Office said:  “At this time, I am appealing to anyone who was in the area of Glen Street near Caledonia Street on Tuesday afternoon who witnessed any disturbance take place, or who has any information that will assist this investigation.

“Anyone with information should contact Paisley Police Office through 101 quoting reference number 2164 of 19th March 2019.

“Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”