Man charged in connection with firebomb murder bid

Police launched an investigation after a bottle containing accelerant was thrown at a flat window.

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A man has been charged with attempted murder after a firebomb attack in Inverclyde.

A bottle containing accelerant was thrown at a ground-floor flat window in Greenock’s Holmscroft Street on Monday, November 2.

On Wednesday, police said a 51-year-old suspect had been arrested and charged in connection with the fireraising incident.

The man is due to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court.

Detective superintendent Gerry McBride said: “This most recent arrest and charge shows the progress we are continuing to make in relation to our investigations into recent fireraisings in the area.

“Once again, I’d like to thank the public and our partners for the support we have received during this time. 

“Investigations are still ongoing and I would continue to urge anyone with information to please contact police.”

If you have any information, call 101 or email OperationTell@scotland.pnn.police.uk.

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