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Jon Brady

Neighbour of man and child found dead in Paisley flat heard 'screaming and shouting' before cops discovered bodies

A neighbour of a man and child found dead in a Paisley flat has told how they heard "screaming and shouting" before police arrived and discovered the bodies.

Officers raced to Argyle Street in the town's west end shortly after 8pm on Monday night after receiving reports of concern for the man and boy's welfare.

Ambulance crews also attended but were unable to save the lives of those involved.

It is currently not known how the man and child died or how old they were.

One local, who asked not to be named, said: “It was on Monday night, about 8pm.

Police at the scene. (Daily Record)

"We heard shouting and screaming, like a domestic. We never thought anything of it. But then it went quiet for a bit, about half an hour.

"Then suddenly there were police and ambulances and a forensic tent.

"There was a private ambulance and we saw the bodies being taken out to it.”

Officers remained at the scene on Wednesday. Police vans were seen parked on the street.

Cops say they do not think anybody else was involved in the incident and the deaths are currently being treated as "unexplained".

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of concern for a man and a child at a property in the Argyle Street area of Paisley around 8pm on Monday, May 15.

“Officers attended and a man and a boy were found dead within the property. The deaths are currently being treated as unexplained and post mortem examinations will take place in due course.

“At this time, we have no information to suggest anyone else has been involved. A report has been sent to the procurator fiscal.”

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