Re-appeal following wilful fire in Greenock now being treated as attempted murder

Detectives are continuing to appeal for information following a wilful fire-raising in Greenock.

Around 2am on Tuesday, 26 August, 2025, officers were called to a report of a fire at a property on Sir Michael Street.

A 67-year-old man was taken to hospital and was discharged later that day.

Following enquiries, the incident is being treated as attempted murder.

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.