Two men have been charged in connection with a masked gang vehicle thefts in Aberdeenshire.
02.06.2022 - 23:21 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A man has been charged in connection with the death of another man and the serious injury of a woman.
A 40-year-old man, named locally as Robbie McDowall, was pronounced dead in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, on Wednesday morning, and a 59-year-old woman was also found with serious injuries.
A 28-year-old man was arrested on Thursday, with police now confirming he has been charged.
He is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Saturday, June 4.
A statement from the force said: “A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a man in Johnstone and the serious injury of a woman.
“He is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Saturday, 4 June, 2022.
“The incident happened around 1.50am on Wednesday, 1 June, 2022, in McDowall Street, Johnstone.
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“A man, aged 40, was pronounced dead at the scene and a 59-year-old woman was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with serious injuries.”
Tributes have been paid to Robbie by family members since his death on Wednesday.
His heartbroken cousin took to Facebook to pay tribute.
She said: "Can’t believe this is what it’s come to Robbie.
"You were the best and funniest guy ever. Shouldn’t have ended the way it did.
"Me and my mum and sisters are devastated but grateful for the time we got to spend with you. RIP cuz love you xx."
One friend commented: "So so sorry to hear this. Robbie was a brilliant
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