Horses have been 'targeted' by yobs in a Kilmarnock park in a number of "serious incidents".
Dean Park rangers say the equine animals have been the focus of anti-social behaviour at the weekend.
It's understood the hooligans entered the field at the back of the country park where two donkeys and horses are kept and harassed the animals.
Park officials say they're now working with police to identify those involved.
A post on the Dean Park's Facebook page reads: "Sadly, we have had some serious incidents of anti-social behaviour in the country park again over the weekend with groups of young people targeting the horses.
"We are working with the police to identify those involved but if you are in the park and see any incidents, please contact the police immediately. Thank you so much as always for your assistance."
East Ayrshire councillor Barry Douglas questioned parents as to the whereabouts of their kids.
He said on Facebook: "The Dean is once again a target for anti-social behaviour, fire raising, young people drinking and now the animals are being targeted.
"The police cannot be in the park 24/7 but they also shouldn’t need to be, where are your teenagers over the weekend?
"The country park is for everyone to enjoy not just the minority who want to cause trouble and potentially hurt the animals with their antics!"
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