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Attempted murder charge following incident at housing association office
The police has charged a 53-year-old man with attempted murder following an incident involving a staff member in a housing association’s office in Scotland yesterday.
An employee of River Clyde Homes is in hospital receiving treatment following the incident that took place in the landlord’s Greenock office on Monday.
The housing association has closed its two public offices in Greenock and Broomhill as a precaution until further notice.
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A spokesperson for River Clyde Homes said: “It wouldn’t be appropriate to discuss any details of an ongoing police investigation. We can confirm that an incident took place at our offices in Greenock and an employee is in hospital receiving treatment. Our priority is ensuring the full recovery of our colleague and supporting the safety of all of our staff and customers.
“We are currently working with the police to support their investigation and would encourage anyone with any information to come forward and speak to the police right away.
“As a precaution and to support our front-facing colleagues, our two public offices in Greenock town centre and in Broomhill will be closed until further notice.
“Any customers wishing to contact our service should get in touch with us at our headquarters in Roxburgh House on 0800 013 2196.”
