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Fionnuala Boyle

Horror gang stabbing attack at Scots garage as cops probe attempted murder

A man has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed by a gang outside a garage in a horror murder bid.

The 34-year-old man was attacked by three men outside the Jet petrol station on Gleniffer Road in Paisley around 8.20pm last night.

Police and Ambulance rushed to the scene and he was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where he is being treated for stab wounds.

Hospital staff describe his condition as serious.

Cops have locked down the scene, with Gelnnifer Road cordoned off between Glenburn Road and Donaldson Road.

Nearby Fereneze Drive has also been taped off, with a heavy police presence in the area.

Police have locked down Gleniffer Road as they probe the stabbing (Andrew Neil)
Attempted Murder outside Jet Garage Gleniffer Road Paisley Gleniffer Rd closed Picture by Contracted Freelance Andrew Neil (Andrew Neil)

The first suspect is described as of medium build. He was wearing a dark-coloured top and baseball cap with light-coloured trousers and black trainers.

The second suspect is described as of medium build. He was wearing a black tracksuit with white lines down the sides of the arms and legs. He wore Nike trainers.

The third suspect is described as of medium build and he was wearing a light grey tracksuit.

Detective Inspector Ian Ross said: “Our enquiries are continuing in the area and we are gathering CCTV footage from in and around the local area to gather more information on the three men responsible for this attempted murder.

“This is a busy area and I would urge anyone who witnessed this attack who has not yet spoken to police to please contact us.

"If anyone has any information that will help our ongoing investigation contact officers through 101 with reference number 3174 of 23 March.

"Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”

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