A TAXI driver was brutally assaulted by two thugs on a Greenock street in an early hours attack.

The 62-year-old man was struck on the head and legs with a weapon on Nelson Street, outwith his taxi, at around 4.15am yesterday.

He was rushed to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley for treatment to injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.

Police say the male and female suspect ran off after the incident.

Detectives are treating the incident as a serious assault and are now hunting for the duo.

Officers and forensics personnel carried out an examination of the scene for several hours after the incident and enquiries are ongoing.

Detective Sergeant Stuart Young of Greenock CID said: "We will be conducting door-to-door inquiries and reviewing CCTV footage.

"We're appealing for any witnesses or anyone who has any information to get in touch."

Anyone with information should call Greenock police on 101 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.