Van used in attempted murder in Greenock
A 28 year old man's in hospital after being run down by a van in Greenock and the police are treating it as an attempted murder.
Around 5.55pm on Tuesday afternoon, the victim was standing in Murdieston Street when a white van was deliberately driven at him.
The van struck the man then collided with a wall before making off in the direction of Murdieston Street with its junction with Dempster Street, Greenock.
Police and ambulance attended and the injured man was taken by ambulance to Inverclyde Royal Hospital where he is being treated for his injuries. Hospital staff describe his condition as stable.
Detective Sergeant Neil Martin of Greenock Police Office said: “Our inquiries are at an early stage into this attempted murder and we are working to gather more information on the circumstances surrounding this incident, however we believe that the injured man was the intended target. Detectives are carrying out enquiries in the local area and gathering CCTV footage to find out more information.
“I would ask any witnesses, or anyone with information that may assist our investigation to telephone Police Scotland through 101 quoting reference number 3117 of 27th August. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."
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