Man seriously assaulted outside Greenock nightclub

Police want to speak to anyone who was at Word Up around 3am this morning

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Author: Nicolle CasselsPublished 19th Jun 2022

A man has been treated for serious injuries in hospital after being attacked outside a nightclub in Greenock.

It happened around 2.55am on Sunday morning outside the Word Up club in Dalrymple Street.

The 20-year-old victim was taken Inverclyde Royal Hospital for treatment.

Detective Inspector Nikki Wake of CID said :

“The man sustained a violent physical attack, which resulted in him being treated for serious injuries in hospital.

“Our enquiries into the assault are ongoing and we are carrying out a review of CCTV.

“The male suspect is described as being early 20s, wearing a dark jumper, light trousers and white trainers.

“We are keen to talk to anyone who may have been in the area around the time of this incident to get in touch with us. I would particularly appeal to taxi drivers or those who attended the club to come forward if you witnessed the assault.

“Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 0623 of Sunday, 19 June or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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