Summary
A man named Liridon Kastrati was sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to murder police officers with a chainsaw in Paisley, Scotland, in May 2024. Kastrati, who is Albanian, confronted the officers after a car crash and chased one officer, PC Gary Cowan, while brandishing the chainsaw. The situation was caught on camera, and Kastrati was convicted after a trial in which he showed disruptive behavior in court.
Key Facts
- Liridon Kastrati received a 10-year prison sentence for trying to murder police officers with a chainsaw.
- The incident occurred in Paisley, Scotland, on May 6, 2024.
- Kastrati chased PC Gary Cowan with a chainsaw after a car crash involving Cowan's police car.
- The court proceedings included disruptive behavior from Kastrati, including shouting and using profanity.
- Much of the incident was recorded on CCTV and mobile phones.
- PC Cowan and a colleague were injured in the car crash but were able to call for backup.
- Kastrati remained in custody for 18 months before his trial.
