Man brutally attacked in busy Paisley town center

The 55-year-old victim was walking on Causeyside Street, near Forbes Place in Paisley, at around 5.10pm on Saturday.

Two men began shouting in his direction before following him onto Marshalls Lane and attacking him.

He was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

Officers are urging anyone who may have seen the incident to come forward as they believe the area was busy at the time.

Detective Inspector Neil Martin said: “Our inquiries continue to establish the circumstances and gather further information about the two men responsible for this violent attack.”

“The city center would have been busy at the time of this attack. I urge any witnesses or anyone with information that could assist our investigation to contact us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting reference number 3028 of May 11. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.