A MAN is due in court in Greenock this afternoon facing a murder bid charge.

The 22-year-old has been detained by detectives in connection with an alleged fire attack on a house in Union Street.

He has been charged with attempted murder over an alleged petrol bombing said to have taken place on July 13.

He was arrested at a property on Grieve Road yesterday.

Detective Superintendent Gerry McBride of Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Division said: “This is the third arrest and charge in connection with the wilful fireraising at Union Street in Greenock in July and another significant development in relation to our investigations into recent firereaisings in the area. 

“I would like to once again thank the public and our partners for their ongoing support during what has been a concerning time in the community.

"Investigations are still ongoing and I would continue to urge anyone with information to please contact police.”

* Police can be contacted on 101, or via their dedicated inquiry email address: operationtell@scotland.pnn.police.uk