Man charged with attempted murder after alleged attack in Johnstone

He will appear at Paisley Sheriff Court <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
He will appear at Paisley Sheriff Court (Image: Newsquest)
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A man has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged attack.

The 45-year-old was arrested after a 42-year-old man was found injured in William Street, Johnstone, on February 21.


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The injured man sought help from people living in a flat, but the location of the alleged assault is currently unknown.

He was taken to hospital, where he remains.

His condition is not known.


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The suspect is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on February 24.

Detective Inspector Gordon Smith said: "We have established the injured man sought help from the occupants of a flat on William Street after he was attacked.

"At this stage, the location of the attack is unknown.

"I am therefore appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time to contact us with any information.

"Did you see or hear any disturbance?

"If you have any information, no matter how insignificant it might seem, please do get in touch with us."

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