Arrest after man, 21, dies in Paisley disturbance


Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the death of a 21-year-old man following a disturbance in Renfrewshire. The emergency services were called to the Foxbar area of Paisley on Saturday after reports of a confrontation and fireworks being set off. The injured man was found on Maree Road and Lochbroom Drive and was pronounced dead at the scene. Images show a large police presence surrounding the area, with a blue forensics tent outside a house.

The suspect was arrested for alleged assault, but the death is still being treated as unexplained as investigations continue. The police have stated that there is no threat to the wider public, and officers will remain in the area for some time while inquiries are carried out. The next of kin of the deceased have been informed.

Det Insp Euan McMillan has stated that the investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances of how the incident occurred. Anyone with any information is encouraged to come forward. This is a tragic incident that has shaken the local community, and the police have requested that anyone with concerns approach them while they continue with their investigations.

This has been a devastating tragedy for the friends and family of the deceased, as well as the wider community. The police are carrying out their investigations to establish what happened and ensure that justice is served. While the circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear, the police have confirmed that there is no threat to the public. The local community will undoubtedly come together to support each other during this heartbreaking time

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