Man faces attempted murder charge following house fire

The fire occurred on Union Street, Greenock on Monday September 14.

Man faces attempted murder charge following house firePolice Scotland
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A man has been charged in connection with an alleged attempted murder after a house fire.

The incident took place in Union Street, Greenock, Inverclyde, on Monday September 14.

Police said a 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with fire.

He is due to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court on Friday.

Police said they are continuing their investigations into recent fire-raisings in the area

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