POLICE responded to calls for concern for a person in Paisley this morning.

Locals reported seeing a large police presence in the town, including a helicopter and search dogs. 

Officers were called to Canal Street, and to Paisley Canal station, at 10.30am. 

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The person was traced safely and passed into the care of medical staff. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of concern for a person in the Canal Street area of Paisley shortly after 10.30am on Monday, August 1.

“The person has been traced safely and passed into the care of medical staff.”