POLICE were called after a man suffered facial injuries in an alleged assault in Greenock town centre.

A 35-year-old male is said to have been attacked in a flat on West Blackhall Street yesterday afternoon.

The incident happened around 4pm.

Officers were seen standing guard at the scene and two men who have been apprehended now face prosecution.

A spokesperson for Greenock police said: "A 27-year-old male and a 30-year-old male have been arrested in relation to the incident."