Vile abuse attack

give a better time to his family.

“He has cooperated fully and respectfully. He has accepted full responsibility. He is under no illusion that the first port of call will be a period of custody.”

Lewis pled guilty to possession of a Class-A drug during an earlier hearing. Sheriff Pettigrew fined him £765. He added: “I have to have regard to the fact that this was a Class-A and the quantity of it.

“Although you have a record, it is now of some vintage. I am prepared to deal with this matter by way of financial penalty.”

Lewis, of Falside Road, Paisley, has been ordered to pay £30 per week. Police in Paisley are hunting two yobs who racially abused newsagent staff.

The male suspects hurled sickening abuse at a 59-yearold man and a 47-year-old woman, who are both Asian, at the store in New Street on Tuesday night.

It’s understood the vile pair launched into a torrent of horrific slurs during an argument over a purchase.

The duo then made off towards High Street.

Police Scotland are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch.

A spokeswoman said: “We are investigating a hate crime after a 59-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman were racially abused within a shop in New Street, Paisley on Tuesday.

“If you witnessed this incident, please contact police in Paisley. Hate crimes of any sort will not be tolerated in our community.”

Anyone with information about this i n c i d e nt should contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.