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Published: 9:38 pm August 25, 2024
Updated: 12:04 pm October 8, 2025
Man Arrested Following Suspicious Incident in Paisley

A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a suspicious incident that occurred in Paisley early Sunday morning. Police Scotland reported that they received a call at approximately 2:20am on August 25, 2024, regarding a woman who had been approached by a man on Garthland Lane

A man has been charged in connection with an incident that took place in Paisley Town Centre during the early hours of Sunday morning. According to authorities, the man initially acted suspiciously toward a woman before his behaviour escalated to aggression. Following a report, officers quickly responded to the scene and were able to locate and apprehend a suspect.

Man Arrested Following Suspicious Incident in Paisley
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Legal Proceedings and Investigation

The man, whose identity has not been released, has been charged and subsequently released on an undertaking to appear before Paisley Sheriff Court at a later date. The specifics of the charges have not yet been made public.

Detective Inspector Gordon Smith, who is overseeing the investigation, said, “Enquiries into this incident remain ongoing, and we are appealing to any potential witnesses who were in Paisley Town Centre during the early hours of Sunday morning to please come forward.

Appeal for Information

Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0480 of Sunday, August 25, 2024. For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

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