Man taken to hospital after being stabbed on street

Emergency services were called to Greenock’s Roxburgh Street at around 7.45pm on Saturday.

Man taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after being stabbed on Roxburgh Street, Greenock iStock

A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in a street on Inverclyde.

Officers responded to a report of a man being stabbed on Roxburgh Street, Greenock, at around 7.45pm on Saturday.

Emergency services were called to the scene and a 44-year-old man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment.

Police confirmed that a 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident as enquiries continue.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were called to reports of a man having been stabbed on Roxburgh Street, Greenock, around 7.45pm on Saturday, 26 March, 2022.

“The 44-year-old man was taken to the in Glasgow by ambulance for treatment.

“A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

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