Couple attacked in Greenock
A man and a woman are in a critical condition in hospital as police launch an invesitgation into an attempted murder in Greenock.
The 37-year-old woman and 52-year-old man were in their flat on Belville Street, at around 8.45pm on Tuesday when two men arrived and launched the "brutal'' attack.
The attackers then fled, leaving their victims seriously injured, and are believed to have left a taxi in Kilmacolm Road, near to Blairmore Road, a short time later.
Emergency services attended and the casualties were taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, where their conditions are described as critical but stable.
Detective Inspector David Wagstaff said: "This has been a brutal attack on two people within their own home which we believe was targeted.
"We are following positive lines of inquiry in relation to tracing those involved and would appeal to any member of the public who can assist our investigation to come forward.
"Anyone who witnessed any suspicious behaviour on Belville Street last night, or who may have private CCTV covering the area, is asked to come forward to speak with detectives.
"Equally any drivers who may have been driving on Belville Street around the time of the incident last night are asked to check any dash-cam footage that can assist our investigation.
"We have a number of additional police patrols in the area today. If you have any information or concerns, please speak to one of these officers.''
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, or alternatively call Crimestoppers where information can be provided anonymously on 0800 555 111
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