A man was stabbed and slashed in the face in a brutal blade attack in Paisley’s south end.
The 42-year-old victim was found with horror injuries in Espedair Street around 1am yesterday.
Police raced to reports of a violent disturbance unfolding and discovered the bloodied man in the street.
He was rushed to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in the town and was given stitches.
He was later released.
It’s understood a rammy broke out in a flat before spilling out onto the street, leaving the victim seriously hurt.
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Police say they received numerous reports of an incident in the street from concerned members of the public.
However, when officers arrived the thugs behind the vicious weapons attack had fled the area.
Yesterday, the close was on lock-down as detectives continued their investigation.
Two plainclothes CID officers were seen examining debris outside the block.
Police say they will carry out door-to-door enquiries and review CCTV from the area.
Cops probing the armed onslaught have launched an appeal for witnesses and urged anyone with information to come forward.
Chief Inspector Simon Wright, area commander for Paisley , told the Express: “A 42-year-old man sustained serious facial injuries during a violent attack in Espedair Street.
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“He was transported to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment, where he received stitches and was later released.
“We received a number of reports of a disturbance in the flat and the street around 1am on Tuesday.
“When officers arrived they found the man injured in the
street.
“I would urge anyone who saw or heard this disturbance to contact us. If you have any information at all in relation to this violent assault then please do come forward.”
Anyone with information should phone police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
