POLICE are appealing for witnesses after several reports of men brandishing weapons and bricks in Johnstone.

Disturbances were reported in Buchanan Street, McLaurin Crescent and Ryefield Avenue during the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, May 26.

A police spokesperson confirmed there have been no reported injuries.

Anyone who has information is asked to call officers on 101.

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