Man charged after 'targeted shooting' of Neil Canney

Mr Canney was left with serious injuries on the doorstep of his home in Nairn Road, Larkfield.

Man charged after Greenock man Neil Canney fatally shot on the doorstep of his home Police Scotland

A man has been arrested and charged following the death of Neil Canney, who was fatally shot on the doorstep of his home in Greenock.

Mr Canney was left with serious injuries on the doorstep of his home in Nairn Road, Larkfield, after a firearm was discharged shortly after 1am on February 28.

The 37-year-old was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, where he died a short time later.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with Mr Canney’s death, Police Scotland confirmed on Friday.

He is due to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court on Monday, March 6, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

A spokesperson for the force said: “A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Neil Canney in Greenock.

“The 37-year-old was found seriously injured in Nairn Road around 1.15am on Tuesday, February 28.

“He was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where he died a short time later.

“The 22-year-old is due to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court on Monday, March 6.

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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