Suspect arrested in connection with attempted murder of 21-year-old

The man was taken to hospital for treatment following the incident in the early hours of Saturday morning.

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A man has been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a 21-year-old in Greenock.

Officers were called to a report of a man found injured in the West Blackhall Street area around 12.10am on Saturday, September 28.

He was taken to hospital for treatment following the incident.

A 53-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, which is being treated as attempted murder.

A police presence remains at the scene.

A Police Scotland statement read: “A 53-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder in Greenock.

“Around 12.10am on Saturday, September 28, 2024, officers were called to a report of a 21-year-old man found injured in the West Blackhall Street area.

“He was taken to hospital for treatment. Enquiries are ongoing.”

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