A MAN suffered a fracture to his face following an attack in Gourock last night.

The 25-year-old was punched to the ground in Shore Street at around 6.30pm.

A woman driver stopped her car and came to his rescue before he was taken to Inverclyde Royal Hospital.

The suspect is aged 30-39, 5ft 9in height and was wearing a white zipper top, blue jeans and had dirty fair hair.

Anyone who saw the serious assault should contact Greenock CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.