First pic of man ‘stabbed to death' in Scots town centre after murder accused appears in court
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A MAN who was stabbed to death in an alleged disturbance in a Scottish town centre has been named by police.
Richard Lee, 39, tragically died in hospital after the alleged attack in the early hours of the morning on Thursday.
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Richard Lee tragically passed away in hospital after allegedly being stabbed
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Forensic officers at the scene of Thursday's tragic incident in Paisley
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Police raced to the scene at 2.35am on Thursday
Emergency crews raced to the scene on Greenock Road in Paisley after the alarm was raised at 2.35am.
Officers scrambled to the area after receiving reports of a man being found seriously injured on the road.
Shortly after police arrived, the man was rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow in an ambulance.
Medics worked to save Richard, however, he tragically passed away a short time later.
Candice's devastated family have paid tribute to the much-loved man, saying he will be "very much missed.'
In a statement through Police Scotland, they said: 'The family are devastated, we all adored Richard. He will be very much missed.'
The family are devastated, we all adored Richard. He will be very much missed
Family statement
Officers quickly launched an investigation into the incident, and a 40-year-old David Arthur was arrested and charged in connection with the death.
Arthur appeared in Paisley Sheriff Court yesterday, charged with murdering Richard, and made no plea during a short hearing.
He is also facing a charge of attempting to defeat the ends of justice and was remanded in custody.
He is due to appear in court again next week.
Three men stabbed & woman injured in knife attack as hazmat cops swarm street
A huge police presence was seen at the scene and the surrounding area as a probe into the tragedy began.
Drivers were warned to stay away as cops locked down a stretch of road between Mossvale Lane and Albion Street leading to the M8.
Forensics officers were seen inside the cordon as they swept the area for clues.
A resident - who has lived in the area for 40 years - told of her shock at waking to see a huge police presence on Thursday morning.
The woman, who didn't wish to be named, said: 'I never heard a thing through the night, and then when I opened my blinds in the morning, the police were all over the street.
I never heard a thing through the night, and then when I opened my blinds in the morning, the police were all over the street
Local resident
'I then heard that someone had died and another person was arrested.
'This area is very busy, and it's normal to see police and ambulances driving about, but this is out of the ordinary.'
Another local who lives inside the cordoned-off area paused to take in the scene as he was leaving for work.
The man, who asked not to be named, said: "It's a huge investigation and police have been here for hours now.'
Detective Inspector Gordon Smith said: "Our thoughts remain with Richard's family and friends.
"We are continuing to offer support and are keeping them updated with the progress of our investigation.
"Additional officers remain in the area and anyone with concerns or information can approach them or call 101."
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