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Chainsaw Attack: Albanian Man Faces Trial for Police Assault

11/25/2025

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Key Information shows that Liridon Kastrati, a 32-year-old Albanian man, faces trial in Paisley, Scotland, for allegedly attacking police officers with a chainsaw on May 6, 2024.
Prosecution alleges he stole a Volkswagen, crashed into a police vehicle, and brandished the chainsaw while shouting at officers, and two officers were treated for whiplash injuries.
Kastrati denied murdering four officers and was acquitted of several charges after the prosecution withdrew them.

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Key Information shows that Liridon Kastrati, a 32-year-old Albanian man, faces trial in Paisley, Scotland, for allegedly attacking police officers with a chainsaw on May 6, 2024.
Prosecution alleges he stole a Volkswagen, crashed into a police vehicle, and brandished the chainsaw while shouting at officers, and two officers were treated for whiplash injuries.
Kastrati denied murdering four officers and was acquitted of several charges after the prosecution withdrew them.