A MAN was slashed after he disturbed a gang of intruders outside his Greenock flat last night.

The 21-year-old sustained injuries near his left eye and on his head during the incident within a close on Gael Street at 11.45pm.

Detectives are this morning hunting three men in connection with the serious assault.

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All are described as wearing dark clothing and one had an olive green jacket and is 'around 24 years of age'.

Detective Inspector David Wagstaff, of Greenock CID, said: "The victim stays within a flat in the close and he disturbed three males who were there possibly to steal items.

"He was struck to the face with a sharp implement, possibly a knife, and to his head.

"The three males then made off."

DI Wagstaff added: "The injured man called the emergency services and he was conveyed to Inverclyde Royal Hospital where he received a number of staples to a wound near his left eye and one to his head.

"We are today urging anyone with information about this incident to contact us as a matter of urgency."

Information should be passed to the police via the 101 number or anonymously through Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.