Murder probe copsin car plea

Police investigating the murder of Renfrew dad Paul Mathieson are appealing for a motorist to come forward.

Detectives are keen to speak to the driver of a silver Mazda 2 car seen in the area on the night he was attacked.

Paul, 37, was found with serious injuries in Houston Street, close to Wilson Street, Renfrew, on Sunday, January 14, after a “brutal and vicious attack” and died a week later in hospital.

The driver of the Mazda was seen around 12.15am on January 14 in Hairst Street and Renfield Street before turning into Wilson Street and continuing on the one-way system round to Fulbar Street.

Detective Chief Inspector Martin Fergus said: “Paul died following a violent assault and it is imperative we find his killer and hold them to account for their actions.

“The person or persons within the silver Mazda 2 car may have seen something that can help us in our enquiries and we would urge anyone driving a car matching the description to come forward and contact us.

“I know some people may think they don’t know anything which could help us, but we need to know who was in the area, and who Paul saw and spoke to that evening and your information could contribute to that.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 0309, or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.