THE two police officers injured in yesterday's alleged murder bid in Greenock are expected to leave hospital today.

Local Policing Commander for Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Chief Superintendent Gordon Crossan, this morning visited the two officers injured in yesterday’s incident.

PC Laura Sayer is due to undergo a routine surgical procedure prior to being released while PC Kenny MacKenzie is also expected to be discharged from hospital today.

Chief Superintendent Crossan said: “Both officers are in remarkable spirits despite what they have been through and are very appreciative of all the well wishes they have received from people across the country.

“They will be released later today into the care of their families and will receive support from Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Federation.

“PC Sayer and PC MacKenzie thank everyone for their support and ask for privacy while they recover at home.”