POLICE have made a further arrest after an alleged murder in the Larkfield area of Greenock.

Lee Elliot, 37, died following an incident in Angus Road on July 30 and 46-year-old Gerard Turner was later charged with murdering him with a sword or similar bladed weapon.

Turner, who has been fully committed for trial and remanded in custody after a hearing at Greenock Sheriff Court, is also accused of the attempted murder of another man by repeatedly striking him with a sword or similar instrument.

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Police Scotland has now confirmed that a second male has been arrested and charged after the alleged disturbance.

A spokesperson for the force said: “A 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault that happened around 9.50pm on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in the Angus Road area of Greenock.

“A 46-year-old man sustained injuries and was taken to hospital and later released."

The 38-year-old man now faces prosecution.