A Johnstone man has admitted trying to murder his own dad on a busy street in broad daylight.

Stewart McMeekin leapt out of his van and repeatedly stabbed Thomas McMeekin in Broomlands Street, Paisley, on May 6, 2021.

The 27-year-old council worker was armed with two blades during the horrific murder bid.

First offender McMeekin now faces a lengthy jail term after he admitted an attempted murder charge at the High Court in Glasgow.

The attack took place near a polling station on the day of the last Scottish Parliament election.

It was stated that builder Thomas, then aged 50, was working with a young apprentice that morning.

Thomas had gone to a local shop at the same time his son was spotted alone in his Renfrewshire Council van.

Prosecutor Stewart Ronnie told the court: "The apprentice saw the van at the opposite side of the road and then heard Thomas McMeekin shouting for help.

"Stewart McMeekin was seen armed with two knives charging at him

"They fell to the ground and began to struggle. McMeekin then repeatedly stabbed his father.

"The apprentice attempted to intervene and McMeekin said: 'Do not get involved, you do not need to do this'."

A taxi driver also tried to help the victim but McMeekin told him: "It is nothing to do with you, mate'."

McMeekin was also heard making comments about his father, which included: "I will kill you, you rat."

Police soon arrived and blood-soaked Thomas told them: "I have been stabbed – chest, arm, everywhere."

Part of the incident was captured by witnesses on their mobile phones.

The footage, which was played in court today, shows the young apprentice hysterically screaming for help.

The hearing was told McMeekin, who was wearing his work clothes, could clearly be identified.

Thomas was rushed to hospital, where it was found he needed surgery and an emergency blood transfusion.

He had multiple stab wounds to his neck, chest, stomach and wrist and has been left scarred for life.

It was stated that, without medical help, he could have died.

Jennifer Bain KC, defending, said McMeekin no longer works, rarely goes out and has been the official carer for his mother.

She asked that he be allowed to remain on bail while awaiting sentence.

However, judge Lady Stacey told McMeekin: "You have pled guilty to a very serious charge.

"Miss Bain has applied for bail but I am not prepared to continue it.

"The matter is so serious, I need to remand you now."

McMeekin will return to the dock in March to learn his fate.