DETECTIVES are hunting three weapon-wielding attackers who burst into a Greenock flat late last night and assaulted a man to his severe injury.

The 25-year-old victim was struck to the back of his head with a blunt instrument within the property in Holmscroft Street at around 11.50pm.

The attackers are described as being in their 20s and were wearing dark tracksuit type clothing.

DC Scott Clark, of Greenock CID, said: "Enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal for any witnesses or anyone who knows anything about this incident to contact us on the 101 number as a matter of urgency."

The injured man was treated at Inverclyde Royal Hospital and has now been discharged.