A MURDER inquiry has been launched following the death of a 32-year-old man in Renfrewshire.

The body of Ryan Low was found within his flat in Springbank Road, Paisley, at around 11.50am on Monday.

Relatives have been informed and a full report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Detective Chief Inspector Gillian Grant, of the Major Investigation Team (West), said: “Extensive police inquiries are ongoing at this time. Officers are gathering CCTV footage from the surrounding area to provide more information that will help us trace the person or persons responsible and door-to-door inquiries are being carried out.

"I would ask anyone who was in the Springbank Road area of Paisley over the past few days and who may have seen or heard a disturbance, witnessed any strange activity or anyone acting out of character to please get in touch with us.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone who may have had any contact with Ryan recently. We have a reported sighting of Ryan on the evening of Wednesday, June 24.

"Anyone who has any information which might help us in this investigation, or who may have seen or spoken with Ryan recently, is asked to call us on 0141 305 4530, quoting the reference number 1,150 of June 29."

Police have asked anyone with any CCTV, mobile phone, dashcam or any other footage that they think would help with the investigation to send it to them via an online link at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT20S19-PO1.

Anyone who has information they want to pass on anonymously can do so through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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