A MANHUNT has been launched by murder cops following the death of a Renfrew man.
We previously reported officers raced to Renfield Street in the town at around 3am on Monday, October 30, after receiving a report of an injured man, who was later named Alastair Campbell.
After being found seriously injured in the common close of nearby flats, the 52-year-old tragically died.
Now, cops have launched a hunt for the culprits, as they confirmed they are treating the death as murder.
Officers are looking for two suspects, they say both are white men, while one was wearing a dark tracksuit, dark trainers, and the other had on either a light grey or khaki jacket, dark trousers, and dark trainers.
Detective Chief Inspector Graham McCreadie, Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “From our enquiries so far, we now know that Alastair was seriously assaulted by two men on Renfield Street at the junction of Wilson Street around 1am.
"The two suspects then ran off along Wilson Street towards Houston Street in Renfrew Town Centre.
“We believe both men to be white; one was wearing a dark tracksuit and dark trainers, and the other had on either a light grey or khaki jacket, dark trousers and dark trainers.
“We’d appeal to anyone who was in either Renfrew Town Centre or Renfield Street between 12.40am and 3am on Monday morning and saw anything that may assist our investigation, to get in touch.
"We’re also keen to get a hold of any dash cam, private CCTV or doorbell footage from around that time.
“An online portal that gives members of the public access to a form to send information directly to the Major Investigation Team has been set up. This can be accessed by clicking the following link: HERE.
“Alastair’s family and friends will continue to be supported throughout our enquiries.
"It’s vital we find out exactly what happened to him and I’m appealing to the public for help to do that.
"If you have any information that may assist officers with their enquiries, then please get in touch as soon as you can.”
Since the incident, officers said there will be an increased police presence in the area while they carry out extensive enquiries.
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