A 48-year-old man was found unconscious on Shore Street, Gourock, just before 9pm on Saturday, December 10. The victim had just stepped off a train from Glasgow Central Station when bystanders discovered him with serious facial injuries.
The injured man was immediately rushed to Inverclyde Royal Hospital for urgent treatment following the assault.
Detective Constable Ruth Elder from Greenock CID is leading the investigation and has issued an appeal for witnesses. She stated, “We are keen to speak to a group of young men, one of whom was on the Glasgow train arriving just before 9pm.”
Police believe the disturbance began on the train and involved a white male in his 20s, described as having a slim build, dark hair, and wearing a dark coat. Initially alone, this individual later joined a group of casually dressed men in their 20s outside Gourock Station.
Several Good Samaritans assisted the injured man at the scene and have already provided statements to officers. Authorities are urging anyone who was on the train or witnessed the incident near Gourock Station to come forward to aid the investigation.
Local CCTV footage is currently being reviewed by investigators. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101, quoting incident number 1141 of Sunday, 11 December 2022. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
Originally published by UKNIP.
