Hunt for three men after victim rushed to hospital from serious assault

A victim, 26, was rushed to hospital with serious injuries as a result of the assault.

18th Oct 2023

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A hunt for three men has been launched after a man was seriously injured in an assault in Dunoon.

The 26-year-old victim was rushed to Inverclyde Hospital following the incident which occurred around 2.15am on Sunday.

The assault took place at the junction of Argyll Street and Moir Street.

Police are now working to identify three men involved in the incident.

One man is described as being approximately 5ft 6in tall, of heavy build, with short black hair and black facial hair. He was wearing all black with brown shoes.

The second was approximately 6ft 1in tall, medium build with short black hair and clean shaven. He was dressed all in black.

The third man was approximately 5ft 10in tall, of slim build, with short black hair and stubble. He was wearing a blue jumper and blue jeans.

Detective constable Ross Hardie, of Dunoon Police Station, said: “We know that there were a number of people on Moir Street at the time of this attack and we would be keen to to speak to anyone who has not yet spoken to police.

“Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have footage is asked to come forward.

“Enquiries so far suggest that the men may have been from the Motherwell area so anyone who recognises them or who may know who they are is asked to get in touch.

“If you can help please call 101, quoting reference 0412 of October 15, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”