Man, 22, charged over doorstep shooting death in Greenock

Image source, Police Scotland

Image caption, Neil Canney, 37, died after he was found critically injured outside his house on Nairn Road, Greenock

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Neil Canney in Inverclyde.

Mr Canney, 37, was shot after a number of people in dark clothing approached his house on Nairn Road, Greenock, at about 01:15 on Tuesday.

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

The 22-year-old is expected to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court on Monday.

Police Scotland said a report would be submitted to the procurator fiscal.