Greenock crime: 'Wilful' flat fire that left man, 67, in hospital being treated as 'attempted murder'

'Murder bid' probe launched after Greenock flat firebombing leaves pensioner in hospital

A ground floor flat on Sir Michael Street was targeted in the Inverclyde town at around 2am on Tuesday, August 26.

Attempted murder probe by police following fire attack at Greenock flat

Detectives investigating wilful fire-raising at a Greenock flat say the incident is now being treated as murder bid.

Firebomb attack at Greenock flats treated as murder bid

The BBC understands an item was thrown through the window of the ground floor property on Sir Michael Street.

'Reckless and despicable' fire that landed Greenock pensioner in hospital labelled murder bid

Police say the act could have resulted in a tragic fatality after a 67-year-old man was taken to hospital from the blaze in Greenock's Sir Michael Street on August 26.

Greenock crime: 'Wilful' flat fire that left man, 67, in hospital being treated as 'attempted murder'

Detectives say enquiries are ongoing.

Flat fire that left man, 67, in hospital treated as attempted murder

A 67-year-old man was taken hospital following the fire which broke out in the early hours of the morning.