Sixth man arrested in connection with death of Neil Canney in Greenock

He was found seriously injured in Nairn Road back in February

Neil Canney
Author: Stephanie AllisonPublished 10th May 2023

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of Neil Canney in Greenock.

Mr Canney, 37, was found seriously injured in Nairn Road around 1.15am on Tuesday, 28 February, 2023.

READ MORE: Man arrested in connection with death of Neil Canney in Greenock.

He was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where he died a short time later.

Enquiries are ongoing and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

READ MORE: Man charged over death of Neil Canney in Greenock.

Five men, aged 22, 23, 27, 28 and 38, have already been arrested, charged and have appeared at Greenock Sheriff Court.

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