Appeal following serious assault in Greenock

Police in Greenock are appealing for information after a woman was seriously assaulted in the Weir Street area of the town.

The attack took place at the junction with Sinclair Street, around 12.05am on Tuesday, 6 June, 2023. The victim, a 23-year-old woman, was taken to Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, for treatment.

There remains a police presence in the area as officers provide community reassurance and investigate the full circumstances of the incident.

Detective Inspector Nikki Wake, from Greenock CID, said: “We’d like to thank those members of the public who have contacted police already, and are asking for anyone else with information to please come forward.

“If you saw anything suspicious in the Weir Street or Sinclair Street areas, or believe you can assist our enquiries, please call 101, quoting incident 0010 of 6 June, 2023. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”