Suspect charged and due in court following alleged murder of 37-year-old
Police were called to Angus Road in Greenock after reports of a disturbance involving three men at around 9.50pm on Sunday.
Wednesday 2 August 2023 08:41, UK
A suspect has been charged following the alleged murder of a 37-year-old man in Inverclyde.
Emergency services were called to Angus Road in Greenock after reports of a disturbance involving three men at about 9.50pm on Sunday.
The men were taken to hospital, with Lee Elliot, 37, pronounced dead a short time later.
A 46-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death and is due to appear in court on Tuesday.
A post-mortem examination is to be carried out, however Police Scotland said the death is being treated as murder.
The force said the man's next of kin have been informed.
Detective Inspector Ally Semple said: "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Mr Elliot at this difficult time, as well as everyone in the local community affected by his death.
"I would like to reassure the local community that we believe this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the wider community.
"Extensive police inquiries are ongoing, and we have a dedicated team of officers working on this investigation."
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Officers are currently reviewing CCTV footage in the area and are carrying out door-to-door enquiries.
DI Semple added: "I am appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area who has not already spoken to officers to get in touch."