Death in Greenock treated as murder
Two people have been arrested after a 63 year old man died this morning
Police have confirmed a 63 year old man's died in an incident which led to part of Greenock town centre being sealed off in the early hours of the morning.
A man aged 44 and a 43 year old woman have been arrested and detectives say they're treating it as a murder,
He was found in Dalrymple Street at 01.30 and taken to Inverclyde Royal Hospital where he died shortly after.
Detective Chief Inspector Fil Capaldi of Paisley Police Office said: "Officers are carrying out enquiries in the local area and gathering and studying CCTV footage, to establish more details on the exact circumstances surrounding this murder investigation
“At this time we are appealing to anyone with information that may assist our inquiry. I am keen to speak to anyone who was in the area of Dalrymple Street and Laird Street in the early hours of Wednesday morning, who either witnessed an altercation take place, or who witnessed anything suspicious to come forward to police as a matter of urgency.
“I would also urge anyone with any information on this incident to contact detectives at Greenock Police Office through 101 quoting reference number 0156 of 14th March. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."