A man was taken to hospital after being stabbed on Halloween.

Police officers were called to the incident on on Grieve Road in Greenock around 4pm on Monday, 31 October.

A 43-year-old man was seriously assaulted after being attacked from behind while walking with a friend, near the junction with Old Inverkip Road.

He was taken by Ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where he was treated for stab wounds.

Detectives are now investigating and asking anyone with information to come forward.

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Detective Constable Kirsty Murray said: “Our enquiries are continuing into this incident and we are viewing CCTV footage to gather more information on the man responsible.

“If you were in the area and witnessed this attack or if you have any information that will assist our ongoing investigation, please contact us. We are also keen to obtain any dash-cam from motorists driving near this junction at the time. 

“Please contact 101 with reference number 2345 of October 31.

"Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”