A man has been slashed in the face with a sword during an attack in a flat.

The assault happened on South Street in Greenock, Inverclyde, at 10pm on Monday.

A group forced their way into the flat before the attack was carried out.

The man is said to have been bleeding severely following the incident.

He was taken to hospital with cuts to his face but was later released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101.