Renfrew

Man jailed for 10 years after chasing police with chainsaw

Liridon Kastrati, 32, was convicted of attempting to murder PC Gary Cowan after pursuing him down the street brandishing a chainsaw.

Albanian national Liridon Kastrati described the judge as a "terrorist" when the sentence was passed.

Renfrew Council said residents on Andrew Avenue in Renfrew should have a say on whether the street name "remains appropriate".

Derek Docherty left Sean Dock in the communal close of a flat block after stabbing him in the chest.

The bridge closed on Friday after maintenance work discovered a flaw on the structure.

Renfrewshire Council say Bell Group's programme of kitchen, bathroom and rewiring works was only completed in 75 out of 158 homes.

The Glasgow Clan said the comments were in "direct opposition to everything our club represents".

James Cook, 49, and Brian Reilly, 37, attacked Alastair Campbell close to his home in Renfrew.

Cailyn Newlands was discharged from a hospital emergency department three times in the fours days before she died.

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