Greenock doorstep shooting: Sixth suspect arrested after death of Neil Canney

Neil Canney, 37, died in hospital following an attack outside his home in Greenock, Inverclyde, in February.

Jenness Mitchell

Scotland reporter @Jenster13

Wednesday 10 May 2023 12:29, UK

Neil Canney, 37, died after he was shot outside his house. Pic: Police Scotland
Image: Neil Canney, 37, died after he was shot outside his house. Pic: Police Scotland
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A sixth suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of a man who was fatally shot on his doorstep.

Neil Canney was seriously injured in an attack outside his house in Nairn Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, at around 1.15am on Tuesday 28 February.

The 37-year-old was taken by ambulance to Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where he died a short time later.

Police at the scene of the shooting in February
Image: Police at the scene of the shooting in February

On Wednesday, Police Scotland confirmed a 24-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the incident.

A force spokesperson said: "Enquiries are ongoing and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal."

Five other men - aged 22, 23, 27, 28 and 38 - have already been arrested, charged and appeared at Greenock Sheriff Court in connection with the case.

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