The 35-year-old was released from custody pending further inquiries.
The 52-year-old was found injured in a common close on Renfield Street in the town, near Glasgow, at around 3am on Monday. Emergency crews raced to the incident however, Alastair, from Renfrew, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say his death is being treated as suspicious. Officers have since arrested a 35-year-old man in connection.Forensic officers and uniformed cops were spotted scouring the scene, which is close to the town's police station, on Monday afternoon as part of an investigation into the incident. Top news stories today A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of 52-year-old, Alastair Campbell in Renfrew. He was later released pending further enquiries.
"On Monday, October 30 officers were called to a report of an injured man in Renfield Street, Renfrew. The man was pronounced dead at the scene and enquiries are ongoing."Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.
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