Marvin Baird left stunned after pal found dead feared ‘stabbed' outside The Scheme star's flat

Scottish Sun

23-04-2025

MARVIN Baird has told of his shock after his pal was found 'killed' outside The Scheme star's flat in what's feared to have been a fatal stabbing.
Recovering addict Marvin told how cops swarmed his street in KIlmarnock last night after a man was found collapsed in the road outside his living room window.
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Cops and mercy crews descended on Kilmarnock last night
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Marvin was stunned to learn the victim was his pal Paul Wright
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Police and forensic crews combed the quiet street for evidence
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Officers cordoned off three separate areas of the Longpark area of the town
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But the 46-year-old - who found fame in the controversial 2010 BBC documentary - said he was stunned to learn the victim was his pal Paul Wright, 56.
The death is being investigated by a team of officers including murder cops.
Marvin said: 'I'd known Paul for years. He collapsed right outside my flat window. I saw all the fuss but I didn't realise it was him.
'I couldn't believe it when I heard it was Paul. It's not nice news.
'He had his troubles but it's a shame to hear of anyone passing away. I'm sad for him and his family.'
The victim - understood to have recently been released from prison - was found dead in the town's Orchard Street on Tuesday just before 5:30pm.
Neighbours told of their shock at seeing police and forensic crews descending on their quiet street as they combed for clues.
Locals say they raised the alarm with some reportedly battling to revive Mr Wright before paramedics arrived.
Police cordoned off three separate areas of the Longpark area of the town as they carried out enquiries and fingertip searches.
Detectives from CID gathered CCTV from neighbouring businesses as they tried to piece together Mr Wright's final movements after he was described as 'behaving erratically' in the lead-up to his death.
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One woman said: 'He was apparently running around the street and then someone said he just collapsed.
'I'm not sure if he was injured first but they're saying he later just dropped dead in the street. People started shouting for help and tried to resuscitate him but it was too late. It's quite shocking really.'
Another local said: 'The dead guy had a reputation round these parts but it's still a big shock.'
A neighbour said: 'I heard was a guy laying in the street. No one realised he was hurt. Honestly I think folk thought he was probably drunk but seemingly he had been stabbed. It's terrible. Poor fella.'
Inspector Martin Lawrie said: 'Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this death.
'Officers will remain in the area over the course of tonight and tomorrow.
'Anyone with any information or concerns can speak to them, or call Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 2460 of Tuesday, 22 April, 2025.'