Greenock, Scotland – A man was rushed to the hospital after sustaining severe facial injuries during an altercation involving two assailants in Inverclyde. The victim, a 51-year-old male, fell victim to a violent attack by two men on Lansbury Street in Greenock on the afternoon of Friday, May 31.
Authorities reported that the man was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment following the assault, which involved the use of a weapon. Descriptions of the two perpetrators were provided, with the first individual being described as a heavy-set, balding man between 40 and 50 years old, wearing a green shirt and blue jeans. The second suspect was noted as having brown hair and a full beard, dressed in a grey top with a dark banner across the shoulders and grey tracksuit bottoms.
Law enforcement mentioned that a white Vauxhall van was present in the vicinity at the time of the attack. Detective Constable Laura Sokolov urged anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward. She emphasized the importance of any potential eyewitnesses or individuals with CCTV or dash-cam footage contacting the authorities to aid in the investigation.
Individuals were encouraged to reach out to Police Scotland at 101, quoting incident number 2328 of Friday, May 31, 2024, or to provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. The police are actively seeking assistance from the public to identify and locate the individuals responsible for the violent assault in Greenock.