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Man arrested in connection with attempted murder on Scottish farm

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A 45-year-old man has been arrested over the Bridge of Weir farm shooting
A 45-year-old man has been arrested over the Bridge of Weir farm shooting
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A 45-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder on a farm in Renfrewshire, Scotland.

The incident at Crosslee Farm, Bridge of Weir, on 31 October left a 41-year-old man injured after being shot in the back with a shotgun.

He was taken to Royal Alexandra Hospital Paisley for treatment and was in a stable condition.

Officers said the 45-year-old man was currently detained in police custody. He is expected to appear in court on Monday (20 November).

The police called the shooting, which struck the man's back, a "targeted" attempted murder.

Det Ch Insp Fil Capaldi said: "The motive for this attack is not clear, however we do believe the victim was the intended target.

"While the farm is in a rural location, there were several people visiting the farm for various reasons throughout the morning and afternoon."

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: "A 45-year-old man has been arrested and is presently detained in police custody in connection with the incident.

"A full report will be sent to the procurator fiscal."

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