Video emerges of cop being chased by man with chainsaw

Taylor Murray

6 May 2024 at 10:21 am·1-min read

Video emerges of cop being chased by man with chainsaw <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i> — Video emerges of cop being chased by man with chainsaw *(Image: Newsquest)*

A VIDEO has emerged of a man chasing a cop with a chainsaw.

Police Scotland revealed Glasgow Road in Paisley is closed due to an ongoing disturbance, as previously reported.

Cops have warned people to avoid the area.

Glasgow Road in Paisley is closed between Buchlyvie Road and Allanton Avenue following a disturbance.

Officers are at the scene.

Please avoid the area. Drivers are urged to use an alternative route. pic.twitter.com/n3NhHuS7dz
— Police Scotland Renfrewshire & Inverclyde (@PSOSRenfInver) May 6, 2024

A video shared widely on social media shows a man with a chainsaw chasing an officer on Glasgow Road.

A damaged police car can also be seen.

Police Scotland has been approached for comment.

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