Man charged in murder inquiry over death in hospital after disturbance

A 46-year-old man is expected to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

Man charged in murder inquiry after man dies in disturbance in Greenock STV News

A man has been charged after the death of 37-year-old man in Greenock which is being treated as murder.

Shortly before 10pm on Sunday, July 30, police were called to a report of a disturbance involving three men in the Angus Road area of the town.

All three were taken to hospital, with one pronounced dead a short time later.

A post-mortem examination will be carried out, Police Scotland said. However, the man’s death is being treated as murder.

His next of kin have been made aware, officers said.

A 46-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death and is expected to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

Enquiries remain ongoing into the incident and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 3916 of July 30, 2023. 

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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