Greenock flat fire that left man, 67, in hospital treated as attempted murder

Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a flat in Greenock was set on fire, leaving a man in hospital.

Emergency services were called to a property on Sir Michael Street after receiving reports of a fire around 2am on August 26.

A 67-year-old man was taken to the hospital and discharged later that day.

The incident is being treated as attempted murder, and officers are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward.

Detective inspector Nicky Beattie said: “This reckless and despicable act could have resulted in a fatality, and is being investigated as an attempted murder.

“Our officers have been carrying out extensive enquiries into this incident and we are asking the public with any information, no matter how relevant it may seem, to get in touch.

“I am asking anyone who was in the area at the time who may have witnessed something suspicious to contact us.

“Similarly, I am keen to hear from anyone in the area with private CCTV or drivers with dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 0250 of August 26. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.