Two officers were injured and were treated by paramedics.
A man has been arrested after two police officers were injured in a chainsaw attack.
People in the town of Paisley, just outside Glasgow, were told to stay in their homes on Monday afternoon.
One resident filmed a man running down the street holding the power tool, apparently chasing the cops.
They were later treated for injuries by paramedics at the scene in Glasgow Road.
Police later confirmed that a 30-year-old man had been arrested.
Images show a police car crashed into the wall of a home after an alleged collision between to vehicles during a chase.
A dark coloured Volkswagen is also seen with its front badly damaged.
One local told the Scottish Sun: ‘It’s a busy road but it’s the first time I’ve seen the likes of this.
‘Thankfully no one appears to have been seriously hurt which is the main thing.’
Police Scotland said: ‘Around 1pm on Monday, May 6, 2024, a disturbance involving a weapon occurred following a collision involving a car and a stationary police vehicle on Glasgow Road in Paisley.
‘Two officers were injured and were treated by paramedics.
‘A 30-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.
‘There is no wider risk to the public and officers remain at the scene while enquires are ongoing.
‘Glasgow Road was closed between Buchlyvie Road and Allanton Avenue while investigations were carried out and fully reopened around 7pm.’
Assistant Chief constable Steve Johnson said: ‘Incredibly proud and impressed by the responses from colleagues to incidents across the west of Scotland.
‘Day in, day out they show their true colours, heroism and professionalism.
‘Thanks to all colleagues involved.’
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