Man arrested after brutal Greenock murder

Michael Beaton died after being hit by a car and attacked with a bladed weapon

A 25-year-old man is in custody as enquiries continue
Author: Lindsay HerronPublished 2nd Dec 2023
Last updated 2nd Dec 2023

Police have made an arrest after a man was savegely killed in Greenock

Michael Beaton, 35, was hit by a car and then attacked with a bladed weapon on Sunday, November 26 around 7.20pm on Drumfrochar Road outside St Patrick's Primary School.

He was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with very serious injuries but died a few hours later.

Police launched a huge public appeal after the horrific attack - and now they have made an arrest.

Officers say a 25-year-old man is in custody and enquiries are continuing

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