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Emylie Howie

Police appeal for witnesses after two people were seriously assaulted in the street by man wearing tartan hat

Police are appealing for information after two men were seriously assaulted in Johnstone.

The incident happened around 5pm on Monday, January 31, in the Church Street area when two men, aged 29 and 39, were attacked by another man.

Both men were treated for their injuries by paramedics at the scene.

The suspect is described as white, Scottish, in his 40s, around 6ft 2ins tall, of stocky build with a beard.

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He is described as wearing wearing a blue jacket, khaki trousers and a flat cap with a tartan pattern on the top.

Now cops have launched an appeal for the public's help in tracing the man responsible.

Detective Constable James Campbell, of Paisley CID, said: “Two men sustained injuries as a result of this incident.

“We are asking for anyone with information or anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident, including those with potential dashcam footage, to please come forward.

Anyone with information should call 101, quoting incident 2642 of January 31.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.

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