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Gordon McCracken

Man found seriously injured on street following attempted murder

Murder Alex Craig Police

POLICE are appealing for information after launching an investigation into the attempted murder of a young man in Greenock.

Officers were called to a report of a 21-year-old man found injured in the West Blackhall Street area at around 12:10am on Saturday.

He was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

West Blackhall Street at Jamaica Street in Greenock is currently closed while enquiries are carried out.

(Image: Alex Craig)

(Image: Alex Craig)

Police are now appealing for information about the incident.

Detective Inspector Euan McMillan said: “We are looking for any witnesses who had been in the area around the time of this incident to contact police.

“Additionally, anyone with any CCTV or dash-cam footage around this time which may assist in our enquiries is asked to come forward.”

(Image: Alex Craig) (Image: Alex Craig)

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0025 of September 28. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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