CAMERON WOODS AND STACEY BALFOUR BRUTAL MURDER IN PAISLEY TOWER BLOCK

A 27-year-old man named Cameron Woods has been formally sentenced for his role in the savage stabbing death of Robert Fisher in Paisley. The incident, which took place within a tower block in the town, shocked the local community and resulted in a lengthy legal process that culminated in a conviction at the High Court in Glasgow last month.

According to court records and prosecutorial statements, Woods was found guilty of fatally stabbing Fisher during a heated argument that erupted inside the residential building. The attack was described as frenzied and reckless, with witnesses recounting seeing Woods wielding a large kitchen knife during the assault. The weapon, which was later recovered by police, was covered in Fisher’s blood, confirming its use in the attack.

The court heard that Woods, who was present at the scene, had the knife in his possession when he was apprehended by police shortly after the incident. The violent assault left Fisher with five separate stab wounds, along with defensive injuries, indicating a brutal and unprovoked attack. Despite his injuries, Fisher managed to leave the flat, bloodied and distressed, with blood visible on his face and T-shirt. Emergency services were called immediately, and a 999 call was made, during which Fisher groaned, “I have been stabbed.”

Paramedics transported Fisher to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where he fought for his life for four days before succumbing to his injuries. The tragic loss of life underscored the severity of the violence that unfolded that day.

Further details revealed that Woods was involved with Stacey Balfour, who was also present at the scene. Balfour, who had previously been in a relationship with Fisher’s partner, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for her role in the incident. Court proceedings disclosed that Balfour had shown someone a small lockback blade attached to her keys prior to the attack, which was used to carry out the stabbing.

The trial also uncovered that the violence was precipitated by a volatile atmosphere within the flat, which quickly escalated into deadly violence. Witnesses testified that the situation spiraled out of control, leading to Fisher’s tragic death. After the attack, police stopped Woods in possession of the murder weapon, confirming his involvement. Balfour initially claimed she last saw Fisher leaving the flat with another man, attempting to deny her direct involvement.

The case highlights the tragic consequences of domestic and interpersonal violence, with the incident leaving a community in shock. The brutal murder in a Paisley tower block serves as a stark reminder of how quickly a situation can turn deadly when tempers flare and weapons are involved.