A bid to bring in police to probe the row that has ripped through Paisley Art Institute has failed.Ousted secretary Steven Thomson reported some of the astonishing goings-on at the respected organisation to Police Scotland last week.But yesterday the force confirmed it would not be launching a criminal action.Steven Thomson drafted an official complaint to the police, detailing allegations of threats and harassment.It was the latest move in the bitter squabble among the membership of the 145-year-old PAI.The Institute - owners of a £25 million collection of around 250 paintings - had its management committee removed in a vote of no confidence.As we have told previously, PAI secretary Steven,56, was one of 13 people who lost their positions.
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