Teenager charged with murder after Scottish man found dead

A teenager has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a man in Renfrewshire.

Police were called to a disturbance at Johnstone High Street on Wednesday and the 26-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

He has been named as John Winters, from the town.

A 17-year-old was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

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He appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court on Friday charged with murder.

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, made no plea and was released on bail.

A report will also be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

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