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Man arrested after death of 21-year-old

Emergency services were called to the Foxbar area of Paisley, Renfrewshire, on Saturday afternoon.

William Warnes
Sunday 19 January 2025 13:08 GMT
The scene in Maree Road in Paisley after a man died after being found injured (Andrew Milligan/PA)
The scene in Maree Road in Paisley after a man died after being found injured (Andrew Milligan/PA) (PA Wire)

A 19-year-old has been arrested after a man died following reports of a disturbance.

Police Scotland said emergency services were called to Maree Road and Lochbroom Drive in the Foxbar area of Paisley, Renfrewshire, at around 4.15pm on Saturday.

A 21-year-old man was found seriously injured and pronounced dead at the scene.

Police confirmed the death is currently being treated as unexplained and his next of kin have been informed.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with assault and inquiries are ongoing.

Detective Inspector Euan McMillan said: “Our inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident, however there is no threat to the wider public.

“Officers will remain in the area as inquiries are carried out and anyone with any concerns can approach them.”

Video posted on social media appeared to show fireworks being thrown in the area earlier on Saturday.

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