Man arrested and charged following wilful fireraising in Kincaid Court, Greenock
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fire-raising and attempted murder in Greenock.
The incident took place in Kincaid Court on Monday, 28 September, when a ground floor flat was set alight.
The 25 year-old man was arrested and on Wednesday, 11 November. He is due to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court on Thursday, 12 November.
Detective Superintendent Gerry McBride of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Division said: “This is the fourth arrest and charge in connection with our investigation into recent fire-raisings in the area.
“This is another significant development into these incidents, which I know have caused distress and concern within the community of Inverclyde and I would like to reassure the public that investigations remain ongoing and an increased police presence is still in the area.
“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."
