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Scottish Sun
05-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
First pic of man ‘stabbed to death' in Scots town centre after murder accused appears in court
'DEVASTATED' First pic of man 'stabbed to death' in Scots town centre after murder accused appears in court Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Richard Lee tragically passed away in hospital after allegedly being stabbed Credit: POLICE SCOTLAND 5 Forensic officers at the scene of Thursday's tragic incident in Paisley 5 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." 5 An increased police presence has been spotted in the area
Scottish Sun
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Police hunt seven football fans over ‘incident' during final Old Firm match of the season
Scroll down to see CCTV images of all of the men cops are looking to locate DERBY CROWD PROBE Police hunt seven football fans over 'incident' during final Old Firm match of the season Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COPS are hunting seven football fans in relation to an incident that happened during the final Old Firm match of the season. Rangers hosted Celtic at Ibrox for the highly anticipated Glasgow derby clash on Sunday, May 4, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 The incident happened on May 4 during the last Old Firm match of the season Credit: PA 8 The first man was standing behind the right side of the goal, in the second row Credit: POLICE SCOTLAND 8 While the second was positioned behind the goal near the centre Credit: POLICE SCOTLAND 8 The third man was standing approximately 10 rows from the front Credit: POLICE SCOTLAND And officers have now released CCTV images of seven men in the crowd that they are trying to trace. Police say their investigation relates to "an incident which occurred" inside the stadium. All of the men have been described as white and were standing in the Copland Road lower stand during the match, which kicked off at 12pm. The first man is described as having a slim build with short fair hair and wearing a black top with a white logo on the left chest area on the day. He was spotted standing behind the right side of the goal, in the second row. The second man was seen standing behind the goal near the centre, wearing a black top, a black baseball cap and a dark coloured snood. The third man that cops are looking for was standing around ten rows from the front. He is described as being of slim build with short brown hair and a short beard, and was wearing a dark coloured hooded top with a white circle-shaped logo on his left chest area. While the fourth man is said to be of a medium build with short brown hair and stubble, and was wearing a light grey hooded top. He was seen around 15 rows from the front and was standing close to a steward. 'Man with crossbow' storms busy Scots hospital sparking armed response amid terrifying incident The fifth man was described by cops as being slim with short blonde hair and was sitting around seven rows from the front. He was wearing a black t-shirt with white writing across the chest, a blue snood and blue mirrored sunglasses. The sixth man was standing around nine rows from the front and is said to have a medium build with short brown hair and a short beard. On the day he was wearing a dark-coloured sweatshirt with a white circle logo on the left chest area. Finally, the seventh man was positioned around 15 rows from the front and was wearing a royal blue t-shirt with white letters across the chest. He is described as being of medium build, with dark brown hair which is longer at the fringe. The men are all being urged to come forward to assist with police enquiries. Anyone who knows the man, or recognises him, have also been asked to contact Police Scotland or Crimestoppers. Constable Garry Taylor of Police Scotland said: 'We would encourage the men, or anyone who recognises them, to get in touch. "Information can be passed to officers via 101 quoting incident 0790 of Sunday, 4 May 2025." 8 The fourth man was seen around 15 rows from the front near a steward Credit: POLICE SCOTLAND 8 The fifth man was around seven rows from the front Credit: POLICE SCOTLAND 8 The sixth man was standing about nine rows from the front Credit: POLICE SCOTLAND
