A MURDER hunt has been launched after a 'shooting' in Greenock.

Police have confirmed a 37-year-old man has died after an incident in Larkfield just after 1am this morning.

Officers were called to Nairn Road in Upper Larkfield and found the victim seriously injured within a house.

He was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where he died a short time later.

Forensics have now arrived at the scene as the hunt for the killer begins.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 1.15 am on Tuesday, 28 February 2023, police were called to a house on Nairn Road, Greenock where a man was found seriously injured. 

"Officers attended and the 37-year-old man was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he died a short time later.  A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

“Officers are treating his death as suspicious and enquiries are continuing.”

The response was triggered after unconfirmed reports of gunshots being heard by shocked locals.

More to follow.