Man arrested and charged following wilful fireraising in Greenock

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted murder in Greenock.

The incident took place in Union Street on Monday, 13 July, when a house was set alight.

The 24-year-old man was arrested and charged on Thursday, 5 November. He is due to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court on Friday, 6 November.

Detective Superintendent Gerry McBride of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Division said: “This is a significant development in our investigation into recent fire-raisings in the area and a multi-agency effort to find those responsible remains ongoing.

“I would continue to urge anyone with information to please contact police on 101, our dedicated email address OperationTell@scotland.pnn.police.uk or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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Man arrested and charged following wilful fireraising in Greenock

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