A TEENAGER was assaulted near to the entrance of Inverclyde Royal Hospital last night.
The 17-year boy was confronted by a gang and was attacked by one or more males at around 8pm.
He suffered a head injury and was then treated within the hospital.
Detective Constable Stuart Young said: "A 17-year-old male was assaulted following a initial confrontation with a group of males near to the entrance of the hospital.
"The injured party sustained a head injury."
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them on 101.
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