A man has been charged with illegal possession of a knife in Paisley.

Police stopped and searched the 31-year-old suspect in Wellmeadow Street at around 11.55pm on Saturday, August 19.

The man was allegedly found in possession of a lock-back knife.


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Police said the suspect also had warrants out for his arrest.

He was taken into custody pending an appearance at Paisley Sheriff Court.