Man seriously assaulted in Paisley

Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked by men armed with baseball bats in Paisley on Saturday, 29 October, 2022.

Around 1.20pm on Saturday afternoon, a 45-year-old man was seriously injured after being chased by the occupants of a white motor vehicle in Whitesbridge Avenue, Paisley.

Four men from the car ran after the man and assaulted him before returning to the car and driving off in an unknown direction. The injured man was taken by ambulance to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley where he is receiving treatment.

The male suspects are described as:

1. White, in his early 40’s, with a stocky build with a heavy stubble and short brown hair. He was wearing a black tracksuit top with white writing on the chest and black tracksuit bottoms.

2. White, wearing a grey puffer style jacket zipped to the top with the hood up.

3. White, approximately 5’11” – 6’ tall with a slim build. He was wearing a full black tracksuit with the hood up. There is no information on the fourth suspect at this time.  

Officers are checking CCTV footage from in and around the area for any additional information on the suspects or the vehicle.

Detective Constable James Campbell, Paisley CID, said: “While enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding this attack, we believe it to be targeted.

“It was a vicious assault that happened in the middle of the day, weapons were used and the man has been badly injured. We would appeal to anyone who may have seen the attack take place, who may have doorbell or dash-cam footage capturing the incident, or who has any information that will assist the investigation to come forward.

“Information can be passed to police via 101. Please quote reference number 1791 of Saturday, 29 October 2022 when calling. Alternatively, details can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”