Man in court charged with the murder of Neil Canney in Greenock

The 37-year-old was shot dead on his doorstep in the Inverclyde town on 28th February

Greenock Sheriff Court
Published 11th May 2023
Last updated 11th May 2023

A 24-year-old man has appeared in court accused of the murder of a man in Greenock.

Neil Canney, 37, was found seriously injured on the doorstep of his home in Nairn Road in the Inverclyde town at about 1.15am on February 28.

He was pronounced dead in hospital a short time later.

READ MORE: Sixth man charged in connection Neil Canney death.

Today, Kieran Hendry appeared at Greenock Sheriff Court where he was charged with murder.

He made no plea and was remanded in custody.

A number of men have already appeared in court over the incident.

READ MORE: Murder investigation launched in Greenock after man is shot on doorstep.

Martin McCusker, 38, of Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, Jack Benson, 22, from Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, and Dale Russell, 28, from Wishaw, appeared at Greenock Sheriff Court earlier this month charged with murder.

A 27-year-old man has also been charged in connection with Mr Canney's death.