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Murder probe launched after Stephen McGowan's death in Greenock Murder probe over Stephen McGowan's death in Greenock
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Police have launched a murder inquiry following a post-mortem examination into the death of a 23-year-old Greenock man. Police have launched a murder inquiry after the death of a man in Greenock.
Stephen McGowan was found in a common close in Tobago Street with serious injuries at 03:20 on Sunday. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Stephen McGowan, 23, was found with serious injuries in a common close in the Inverclyde town's Tobago Street at 03:20 on Sunday. He died at the scene.
Police also ordoned off an area of Lynedoch Street, which they said was linked to the same incident. Police also cordoned off an area of Lynedoch Street, which they said was linked to the same incident.
They appealed for information about Mr McGowan's last movements. The murder inquiry was launched following a post-mortem examination. Police have appealed for information about Mr McGowan's last movements.
Det Ch Insp Jim Smith "We have had an excellent response from the public so far. However, I'm still keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the vicinity of the James Watt Wetherspoons Bar, Waterline Bar or Reds Nightclub that are in the Cathcart Street area of Greenock around 03:20 hours on Sunday morning.Det Ch Insp Jim Smith "We have had an excellent response from the public so far. However, I'm still keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the vicinity of the James Watt Wetherspoons Bar, Waterline Bar or Reds Nightclub that are in the Cathcart Street area of Greenock around 03:20 hours on Sunday morning.
"I am keen to confirm the last movements of Mr McGowan and again ask anyone who may have met or spoken with him in the early hours of Sunday 27 July to get in touch.""I am keen to confirm the last movements of Mr McGowan and again ask anyone who may have met or spoken with him in the early hours of Sunday 27 July to get in touch."