Police treat Paisley stabbing as attempted murder

POLICE investigating the stabbing of a 25-year-old man are treating the attack as attempted murder.

Strathclyde Police said the man sustained serious chest injuries following a disturbance in Fairway Avenue, Paisley, at around 2.40am today.

He was taken by ambulance to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley where he is receiving treatment for stab wounds.

Hospital staff describe his condition as stable.

Officers are at the scene and have been carrying out door-to-door inquiries in and around the area.

They want to hear from anyone who was in the area who may have seen or heard a disturbance take place.

Detective Sergeant Andrew Piper said: "We are carrying out extensive enquiries to ascertain exactly what happened this morning.

"I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of Fairway Avenue and saw or heard a disturbance.

"Any information from the public, no matter how trivial, would be extremely helpful at this stage.

"It's vital we trace the person or persons responsible for this vicious attack."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Paisley police office on 0141 532 5900 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.