Paisley, Scotland — January 14, 2025 — Police Scotland have sealed off an area outside De Marco’s Fish & Chip Shop on Glasgow Road, Paisley, after reports of an teenage male lying injured earlier this evening around 5.30pm. The incident, which occurred around teatime, has led to a significant police presence in the area.
Officers have cordoned off the section of Glasgow Road between Lacy Street and Crossflat Crescent, as part of their investigation. A police unit is also parked on Crossflat Crescent, a short distance from the chip shop, Police have since confirmed a 17 year old male was found badly injured, his condition is currently unknown.
Eyewitnesses have reported seeing police arrive shortly after the incident, with several officers working to secure the area. While specific details are still under investigation, locals are urged to avoid the area as police continue their inquiries. There have been no confirmed reports of injuries or arrests at this stage.
De Marco’s, a well-known local chip shop, has been serving the community for years with another shop located in the Westend of Paisley, and many residents are shocked by the incident. The shop remains open, with police focusing their attention on the area outside the chip shop.
Residents of the quiet Glasgow Road area expressed surprise at the heightened police activity, with many locals gathering near the cordon, trying to understand what happened. Some suggested that incidents like this are rare in this part of Paisley, making it even more concerning for the community.
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