Police have launched a murder broke after the death of a man in Greenock.
The 27-year-old man was discovered in a property in the town's Maple Road at around 9.15pm last night.
He had suffered serious stab wounds and died at the scene.
His death is being treated as murder and officers from the Major Investigation Team (MIT) are appealing for witnesses.
The suspect is described as white, between 20 to 30-years-old with short dark hair, rough facial hair and top and bottom front teeth missing.
He was wearing a black Timberland beanie hat, black jumper and black jeans.
Picture via George Munro, Greenock Telegraph
Maple Road
Detective Chief Inspector Martin Fergus, of the West MIT, said: "We're appealing for anyone who saw a man fitting this description either before or after the incident to contact us.
"Similarly, if anyone has any relevant information about this incident that could help our investigation, please speak to us.
"We believe this was a targeted attack and our enquiries are ongoing."
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3888 of September 26 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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