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A woman was found dead and a teenager has been critically injured after a horrific attack in a quiet Paisley suburb.

Emergency services flooded Penilee Road, Ralston, after 5pm yesterday amid reports of two people injured.

A 52-year-old woman was found dead and a 16-year-old boy was rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where medics describe his condition as critical.

Cops are treating the incident as murder and attempted murder.

(Image: Tom Ross)

Residents living near to Ralston Community Sport Centre reported seeing a dog running out of a house covered in blood.

The street remained sealed off on Saturday morning as cops carried out door-to-door enquires.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Last night at 5pm police received a report of two people being injured on Penilee Road Paisley.

“Emergency services attended and a 52-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

“A 16-year-old male has been taken to hospital where medics describe his condition as critical.

“Police are treating the incidents as murder and attempted murder and enquiries are ongoing.”