Masked gang attack Paisley man with weapon

The group of five forced their way into the victim's home

The incident happened on Morar Drive after midnight on December 24
Author: Lindsay HerronPublished 24th Dec 2023

A man's been injured after a masked gang burst into his Paisley home last night.

Five men were involved and the 22-year-old was hit with a blunt weapon just after midnight at his flat in Morar Drive.

The injured man was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital and released after treatment.

Detective Constable James Campbell of Paisley Police Station said: “Our investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding this attack, and to identify and trace the men responsible.

“The suspects wore face masks with blue or black clothing.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of Morar Drive around shortly after midnight on Sunday morning who witnessed anything suspicious, or who has any information that may assist our enquiry to please contact 101 quoting reference number 0086 of 24 December. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”

Hear all the latest news from across Glasgow and the West on the hour, every hour, at Clyde 1. Listen on FM, via our Radio Clyde app, on your DAB radio, online at Clyde1.com, or say ‘Play Clyde 1’ on your Smart Speaker.