Man suffers head and body injuries in Greenock attack as attempted murder probe under way
Police Scotland said the 22-year-old victim was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition following the incident on Thursday night.
Friday 14 April 2023 17:43, UK
A young man has been taken to hospital with head and body injuries following an attempted murder in Greenock.
The 22-year-old was seriously injured during a disturbance involving a number of men at around 11.20pm on Thursday.
Police Scotland said he was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
The incident happened on Dorset Road at its junction with Oxford Road.
Additional patrols will be carried out in the area and anyone with concerns or information is being urged to approach the officers.
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Detective Inspector Gordon Smith said: "Enquiries are continuing and we are encouraging anyone who may have been in the area at the time to please get in touch.
"We would also like to speak to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious vehicles around these streets, and in particular a grey car which was seen around this time.
"If you have private CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage which might have captured anything, we ask that you check this to assist in our enquiries."