Two police officers have been injured in an incident in Paisley where a man was seen chasing an officer with what appears to be a chainsaw.
There were reports of a disturbance at around 1pm today after a collision involving a car and a stationary police vehicle on Glasgow Road in Paisley.
Shortly afterwards footage was posted on social media showing a man running with what was thought to be a chainsaw. In one video you can hear officers shouting commands while a suspect is seen chasing a lone police officer down a street with a weapon.
Another video posted online shows a suspect being detained by several uniformed and plainclothes officers.
A 30-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.
A statement issued by Police Scotland, said: “Around 1pm on Monday, 6 May, 2024, a disturbance involving a weapon occurred following a collision involving a car and a stationary police vehicle on Glasgow Road in Paisley.
“Two officers were injured and were treated by paramedics.
“A 30-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.
“There is no wider risk to the public and officers remain at the scene while enquiries are ongoing.”
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