A man has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder as police continue their investigation. 

On Friday afternoon, a man was attacked near Blackwood Avenue, Linwood around 3.20pm.

The victim, aged 35, was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital with serious injuries. 

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Cops confirmed that an arrest had been made and that they were following positive lines of enquiries.  

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, citing incident 2110 of November 27. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.