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A MAN was rushed to hospital with serious hand injuries after being attacked by a knife thug in Larkfield.
The 43-year-old was set upon around 9pm last night in the Banff Road area, close to the Day to Day newsagent's.
The victim says his attacker was a man wearing dark clothing who targeted him from behind.
Detective Sergeant Stuart Young of Greenock CID said: "Around 9pm on Sunday evening police took a 43-year-old male to Inverclyde Royal Hospital after sustaining serious hand injuries.
"He was treated and later discharged.
"We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed a disturbance or fight in this area last night."
Information can be passed to police on 101 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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