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Murder probe over 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 after the death of a man in Greenock.Police have launched a murder inquiry after the death of a man in Greenock.
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.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 cordoned 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.
The murder inquiry was launched following a post-mortem examination. Police have 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, from Police Scotland's Major Investigation Teams, said: "I am still keen to speak to anyone who may have seen or spoken to Mr McGowan in the vicinity of the James Watt Wetherspoons Bar, Waterline Bar or Reds Nightclub in Cathcart Street, Greenock, around 0320 hrs on Sunday 27 July 2014.
"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." "In particular I am anxious to trace and speak to a man who was seen waiting for a taxi in Cathcart Street at this time.
"He was wearing dark trousers and training shoes and had his top off.
"This man may be able to provide vital information that could assist our enquiries and we urge him or anyone who recognises him to contact police immediately on 101, or alternatively through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."