A MAN has been rushed to hospital following an 'attempted murder' in Paisley. 

Emergency services were called to George Street at around 11.55pm last night (September 13) after a 40-year-old man was round unresponsive. 

He was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he remains in a serious condition. 

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Police confirmed a 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident which is being treated as an attempted murder.

An investigation is underway and officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Inspector Gordon Smith said: "Enquiries are ongoing and officers are appealing for anyone with any information which may assist with the investigation to get in touch.

"If you have doorbell cameras, private CCTV or a dashcam, please review your footage and bring anything of significance to our attention.

"We would also like to speak to those who assisted officers in locating the injured man. If you have not spoken to officers yet, please contact us."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101, quoting incident number 4560 of September 13. 

Alternative, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.