A young man had to be rushed to hospital after being attacked outside a nightclub on Sunday morning.
The 20-year-old man was outside Word Up on Dalrymple Street in Greenock around 2.55am when he was assaulted.
He was taken to Inverclyde Royal Hospital with serious injuries and his condition is currently unknown.
Police have now launched an investigation into the incident and are hunting a male suspect.
The suspect is described as being in his early 20s and wearing a dark jumper, light trousers, and white trainers at the time of the attack.
Officers are appealing for anyone with any information on the event, particularly taxi drivers or nightclub-goers, to come forward.
Detective Inspector Nikki Wake of CID said : “The man sustained a violent physical attack, which resulted in him being treated for serious injuries in hospital.
“Our enquiries into the assault are ongoing and we are carrying out a review of CCTV.
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“The male suspect is described as being early 20s, wearing a dark jumper, light trousers and white trainers.
“We are keen to talk to anyone who may have been in the area around the time of this incident to get in touch with us.
"I would particularly appeal to taxi drivers or those who attended the club to come forward if you witnessed the assault.
“Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 0623 of Sunday, 19 June or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
