POLICE are appealing for information after launching an investigation into the attempted murder of a young man in Greenock.
Officers were called to a report of a 21-year-old man found injured in the West Blackhall Street area at around 12:10am on Saturday.
He was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
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West Blackhall Street at Jamaica Street in Greenock is currently closed while enquiries are carried out.
Police are now appealing for information about the incident.
Detective Inspector Euan McMillan said: “We are looking for any witnesses who had been in the area around the time of this incident to contact police.
“Additionally, anyone with any CCTV or dash-cam footage around this time which may assist in our enquiries is asked to come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0025 of September 28. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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