POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was hit in the face with a brick during a serious assault in Greenock town centre this morning.
The 22-year-old was involved in a disturbance with another man on Cathcart Street, near to Lithgow's Bar, at around 5am.
Police say he was hit on the face with a brick or similar item.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been released.
Detective Sergeant Alex Allardyce, from Greenock CID, said: "We are treating it as a serious assault and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward."
Contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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