The heartbroken girlfriend of a young man who died following a disturbance in Paisley has paid tribute to the “craziest lad”, after his death.
Robert McNally, 21, was found seriously injured in the Foxbar area of the town, following reports of a disturbance at around 4.15pm on Saturday. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. A 19-year-old man who was arrested in connection with assault has now been charged. He is expected to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Monday.
Friends and family have been left absolutely devastated following the incident. In a post on social media his partner, Angel White, shared a heartfelt message about Robert, who she said would “do anything” for the people he cared about.
In the touching tribute, Angel said: “Robert darling. Our relationship wasn’t perfect, you were the most hot headed, craziest boy I have ever met. But there wasn’t anything you wouldn’t do for the people you cared about and that’s what I loved about you.
“You’ve been taken away from us all so sudden and far too early but I feel lucky to say I got to spend the last few months of your life by your side and I’m really going to miss you. I’ll always hold a place for you in my heart Robert, forever.”
Alongside the post, Angel shared a number of pictures of the pair together including a screenshot of a message sent from Robert on Hogmanay saying “love you darling”. Meanwhile, his cousin Nicole Adam said her “heart is broken into a million pieces”.
She wrote: “I haven’t just lost my little cousin, but a little brother. I can’t take in what has happened to you. It’s killing me every second I think of you, and thinking how you were feeling tonight. I will never ever get over this heartache Robert. Forever 21 kiddo”.
Yesterday, the Record reported on a firework siege which took place in the housing estate, before police were later called to a nearby street where the body was found. Shocking footage showed a pyro battle unfold in front of terrified residents on Lochbroom Drive, in the Foxbar area, on Saturday.
Fireworks could be seen blasting the top floor window and a two-storey house, aimed at three people on the street. Police were later called to Maree Road in the housing estate and officers remain stationed at a cordon on the residential street while the investigation continues.
Neighbours and the wider community have been left shocked by the tragedy and images from the scene appeared to show a large blue tent erected over a vehicle on the road.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a man in Paisley. Around 4.15pm on Saturday, January 18, 2025, emergency services were called to the Maree Road and Lochbroom Drive area following a report of a disturbance.
“A 21-year-old man was found seriously injured and was pronounced dead at the scene. His family is aware. The 19-year-old was taken to hospital shortly after the incident for treatment and was later discharged. He is expected to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Monday, January 20, 2025. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
Detective Inspector Euan McMillan added: “My thoughts remain with the deceased’s family and friends, and we continue to offer them support at this time. There is no risk to the wider public, however we will continue to have a police presence in the area and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers.
“Our enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances of this incident and I would appeal to anyone who has any video footage around the time, including from phones, CCTV or dash-cams, to please contact police. In addition, any witnesses or anyone who has any additional information which may assist, we ask that you come forward.”
You can contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2126 of January 18, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.
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