Paisley murder victim was Hibs fan from Edinburgh

Police Scotland have launched a murder probe after Mr Low was found dead in his flat

Ryan Low was found dead in his flat in Springbank Road, Paisley

Tributes have been paid by friends and families to Ryan Low who was confirmed to have died in his flat in Paisley.

The 32-year-old hailed from Edinburgh and was a keen Hibs fan with links to the Gilmerton area of the Capital, friends told the Evening News.

One close friend, Cher McLean, said the news had been broken to her via Ryan’s sister, Danielle.

She said she had been “praying that it wasn’t true”.

On Facebook, she said: “Woke up to the dreaded call from your sister this morning to confirm what I was praying wasn’t true. This has hit me hard.

“I've had your back since we were kids you are one of my longest and bestest friends.

“Was only the other week you were sending me holiday deals for us for August and now we can never do it. Can’t get my head around this at all.

“I was your wee Helga and who am I gonna chase around and annoy now because you were my Arnold. We had a special bond.

“I'm numb and have no more tears left to cry I love you Ryan this shouldn't be happening. I just wanna cuddle you one last time.”

Mr Low’s body was discovered in his home in Springbank Road at around 11.50am on Monday.

His family have been informed and police said a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

Officers are now collecting CCTV and going door-to-door as they search for the murderer.

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, 2020.

“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 1150 of June 29.”

Information can also be passed on anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, and video footage that could help the inquiry can be sent to the police via its Major Incident Public Reporting website.