Murder probe launched over Greenock teenager death

Police in Greenock have launched a murder inquiry after the death of a 17-year-old boy.

Officers were called to reports of a disturbance in Kylemore Lane near to Kylemore Terrace at about 2250 BST on Friday.

The teenager was taken to Inverclyde Royal Infirmary by ambulance but died shortly after admission.

Police described his death as "needless and tragic" and have appealed for witnesses.

The disturbance happened close to the site of the former Ravenscraig Primary School.

Det Insp Mark McGowan of Strathclyde Police said: "Extensive inquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the murder and trace those responsible.

"The disturbance which took place shortly before he was injured drew a lot of attention from people in the area, several of whom contacted emergency services.