A murder inquiry has been launched after a man was found dead in busy street in Paisley.

Police were called to a report of a disturbance in Argyle Street on Saturday at around 3.35pm.

When they arrived they found a 37-year-old man with serious injuries and a 30-year-old man dead.

Following a post mortem examination, the man's death is being treated as murder.

The 37-year-old is currently in hospital where his condition is described as ‘serious but stable’.

Detective Inspector Grant MacLeod, who is leading the investigation, said: "The area in which this took place is very residential, therefore I would like to speak to anyone who lives nearby who may have witnessed the disturbance to come forward.

"A man has lost his life following a violent assault and it is a priority that we identify who is responsible.

"The time of the attack was during the afternoon on a weekend therefore there would have more people than usual in the area.

“This is understandably a real shock to the communities of Paisley, however I would like to reassure local residents that a team of detectives are working tirelessly on this investigation.

"There are additional officers in the area and I would ask anyone who has any concerns or information to approach those officers.

“Again, I would like to reiterate my appeal for information, please come forward if you have any information which might be able to assist us."

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.