POLICE have confirmed a man has died following an incident in the Broomhill area of Greenock.
The 35-year-old was found with serious injuries in Drumfrochar Road at around 7.20pm last night.
He was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow by ambulance.
But Police Scotland say that he died a few hours later.
His death is being treated as unexplained at this stage.
An investigation has been launched to determine the exact circumstances.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7.20pm on Sunday, 26 November, a 35-year-old man was found with serious injuries in Drumfrochar Road, Greenock.
“He was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where he died a few hours later.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances of the incident and a post mortem examination will take place in due course.
"Police are treating the death as unexplained meantime.”
Our sister title The Greenock Telegraph reported earlier today how a major investigation was under way with officers sealing off both Drumfrochar Road and Cornhaddock Street.
Nearby St Patrick's Primary was also closed, with pupils moved to Whinhill Primary and Notre Dame High.
Investigating officers swarmed the area following a serious disturbance last night. Ambulance crews were also on the scene.
Drumfrochar Road and Cornhaddock Street both remain sealed off.
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