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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 08:08 EST
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)

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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: ā€œOur inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident, however there is no threat to the wider public.

ā€œOfficers will remain in the area as inquiries are carried out and anyone with any concerns can approach them.ā€

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

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