Greenock fire being treated as 'attempted murder' by police
A 67 year old man needed hospital treatment as a result of the blaze
Police in Greenock are treating a fire which broke out in a house as an attempted murder.
The blaze was deliberately started on Sir Michael Street in the early hours of Tuesday the 26th of August, leaving a 67 year old man in need of hospital treatment.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and say CCTV or dashcam footage could help,
Detective Inspector Nicky Beattie said: “This reckless and despicable act could have resulted in a fatality, and is being investigated as an attempted murder.
“Our officers have been carrying out extensive enquiries into this incident and we are asking the public with any information, no matter how relevant it may seem, to get in touch.
“I am asking anyone who was in the area at the time who may have witnessed something suspicious to contact us.
“Similarly, I am keen to hear from anyone in the area with private CCTV or drivers with dashcam footage.”
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 0250 of 26 August. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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