Appeal following attempted murder in Greenock
Published 19 January 2020
Detectives in Greenock are appealing for information following an attempted murder in the Gibshill area on Saturday, 18 January, 2020.
Around 10.00pm on Saturday night, a 20-year-old man was assaulted on the cycle path at the rear of Cobham Street, Gibshill. He managed to make his way to Lady Octavia Sports Centre, where a member of the public called the Scottish Ambulance Service.
He was taken by ambulance to Inverclyde Royal Hospital where he is described as being in a serious but stable condition.
Detective Inspector Robert Bowie, of Paisley CID, said: “Officers working on the investigation are checking all available CCTV and carrying out door-to-door enquiries to identify the person responsible and find out the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“I am appealing to anyone who was on the cycle path or the surrounding area around this time who may have witnessed the attack or saw any suspicious activity to contact the police as a matter of urgency. I am also keen to speak to the person who called the ambulance for the victim.
“We continue to use all available resources at our disposal to investigate this serious incident, and would urge anyone who may have information in connection with the attack, no matter how small they think it is, to contact the police.”
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference number 4253 of Saturday, 18 January, or talk to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
