Woman in critical condition after armed attack

A woman who was attacked by a group of men armed with weapons in Greenock is critically ill in hospital.

Police say they are treating the “extremely violent attack” on the 37-year-old as attempted murder.

A 43-year-old man who was seriously assaulted in the same incident is being treated for a head injury. Hospital staff say his condition is serious.

Two men aged 31 and 36 have been arrested and charged in connection with the Friday night incident. They are expected to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court today.