Man Tried to Murder Police Officer After Chainsaw Chase in Paisley

Man guilty of chasing Police Scotland officer with chainsaw in murder attempt

PC Gary Cowan said he was "terrified" when he found himself being chased by Liridon Kastrati, 32, in Paisley last year.

Man tried to murder police officer after chainsaw chase in Paisley

Liridon Kastrati, who will be sentenced next month, was told by the judge to expect a "significant penalty".

Man found guilty of attempting to murder police officer with chainsaw

An Albanian man has been found guilty of attempting to murder a police officer by charging at him with a chainsaw in broad daylight in Paisley.

Man found guilty of trying to murder police officer with chainsaw

Liridon Kastrati, 32, had been accused of brandishing a chainsaw at officers in Paisley

Man who chased police officer with chainsaw found guilty of attempted murder

Liridon Kastrati has been told to expect a ‘significant penalty’

Man accused of chasing police with chainsaw in Paisley not offered interpreter

Liridon Kastrati, 32, is accused of ramming a car into a marked police vehicle and then brandishing a chainsaw at officers in Paisley in broad daylight on May 6, 2024