Murder probe launched after two found dead at house

The bodies of James Mooney and a 23-year-old man were found at a property in Paisley on Thursday.

Murder probe launched after two found dead at house Stephen Gibson / Buchanan Photos

Police are treating the death of a 60-year-old man, found at a house in Paisley, as murder.

The bodies of James Mooney and a 23-year-old man were found at a property in Lanfine Road, around 7pm on Thursday.

Detectives have since launched a murder investigation into Mr Mooney’s death but are not treating the 23-year-old’s death as suspicious.

Murder probe launched after two found dead at house in Paisley.Stephen Gibson / Buchanan Photos

Detective Inspector Erin Renwick said: “Following post mortem examinations the death of the 60-year-old man is being treated as murder.

“He can now be named as James Mooney and his family has been informed.

“The death of the 23-year-old man is not being treated as suspicious.

“Although our detailed investigation is continuing to establish the exact circumstances, we do believe that it was contained within this house and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.”

A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

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