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Firearm 'may be linked' to Stephen Pollock murder | |
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Police investigating the murder of a man who was shot dead in Paisley say a firearm found in the area 'may be linked' to the case. | |
The body of 21-year-old Stephen Pollock was found at a house in the town's Weaver Terrace on 21 December following a disturbance there. | The body of 21-year-old Stephen Pollock was found at a house in the town's Weaver Terrace on 21 December following a disturbance there. |
Officers plan to interview pedestrians and motorists in Cathcart Crescent later in a bid generate information. | Officers plan to interview pedestrians and motorists in Cathcart Crescent later in a bid generate information. |
The firearm was recovered in the Paisley area on Tuesday night. | The firearm was recovered in the Paisley area on Tuesday night. |
Det Sup Alan Buchanan, of Strathclyde Police, said: "We are now one week on into this inquiry and tonight's operation is about speaking to pedestrians and motorists who perhaps use this main road through the Hunterhill area on a regular basis around this particular time. | Det Sup Alan Buchanan, of Strathclyde Police, said: "We are now one week on into this inquiry and tonight's operation is about speaking to pedestrians and motorists who perhaps use this main road through the Hunterhill area on a regular basis around this particular time. |
"Hopefully, we can jog their memories into remembering something they may have seen or heard which could assist our enquiries. | "Hopefully, we can jog their memories into remembering something they may have seen or heard which could assist our enquiries. |
'Terrible crime' | 'Terrible crime' |
He added: "A team of officers is currently working around-the-clock on this inquiry in an attempt to identify the person responsible for this terrible crime. | He added: "A team of officers is currently working around-the-clock on this inquiry in an attempt to identify the person responsible for this terrible crime. |
Det Sup Buchanan said the firearm recovered "may be linked to the investigation near to Weaver Terrace". | Det Sup Buchanan said the firearm recovered "may be linked to the investigation near to Weaver Terrace". |
He said: "We are still working to gather as much information on Stephen in order to try and find out the motive for this murder. | He said: "We are still working to gather as much information on Stephen in order to try and find out the motive for this murder. |
"Stephen had a lot of friends and was regularly seen walking his golden retriever dog in the Hunterhill area. | "Stephen had a lot of friends and was regularly seen walking his golden retriever dog in the Hunterhill area. |
"Extra uniform officers will maintain a presence in the area to provide public reassurance, and I would urge anyone with concerns to speak to officers." | "Extra uniform officers will maintain a presence in the area to provide public reassurance, and I would urge anyone with concerns to speak to officers." |
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