An Albanian man has been found guilty of chasing a police officer with a chainsaw in an attempt to murder him.

Liridon Kastrati, 32, had been accused of attempting to kill four officers, but on Tuesday was convicted of an amended charge of attempted murder in relation to one victim, PC Gary Cowan.

Kastrati additionally faced charges of breach of the peace, stealing a car and motoring offences, however those were withdrawn by the prosecution during a trial at the High Court in Paisley.

Judge Gallacher told Kastrati to expect a "significant penalty" when he is sentenced on 19 December.

PC Cowan, 35, told the court last week that he was "terrified" when he found himself being chased by the defendant in Paisley, Renfrewshire, on 6 May 2024.

Although the amended charge removed referenc

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