A MAN sought help after he was allegedly assaulted.
Detectives have launched an urgent enquiry after reports of a man being injured on William Street, Johnstone.
Police are urging anyone with information to get in touch and they continue door-to-door enquiries.
Detective Inspector Gordon Smith said: “We have established the injured man sought help from the occupants of a flat on William Street after he was allegedly attacked.
“At this stage the location of the alleged attack is unknown.
“I am therefore appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time to contact us with any information.
“Did you see or hear any disturbance? If you have any information, no matter how insignificant it might seem, please do get in touch with us.”
“Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101.
“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and give your information anonymously.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: Detectives are appealing for information after a man was allegedly seriously assaulted in Johnstone on Friday, 21 February 2025.
“Around 6.45pm, police received a report a man had been injured in William Street.
“Emergency services attended and the 42-year-old man was taken to hospital where he remains.
“A 45-year-old man has been arrested and enquiries are ongoing.
“Officers are carrying out door-to-door enquiries and checking for any relevant CCTV footage.”
Elsewhere cops have locked down a road after a horror crash between an ambulance and a pedestrian.
The alarm was raised in the early hours of this morning as officers raced to the A96 in Elgin.
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