AN attempted murder investigation has been launched by the police after a man was “attacked in broad daylight” in Ayr.
Officers received a report of a man found seriously injured at around 10am on Tuesday on Braeside Road.
Emergency services attended the 39-year-old, who was then taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
Police are appealing for information to help trace a man seen in the area around the time of the incident.
He is described as white, mid-30s, around 5ft 11in tall, with a tattoo on his neck, and was seen in the area at the time of the incident.
Detective inspector Jamie Carruth said: “I’m aware there is information known locally in relation to the person involved in this attack on a man in broad daylight. I’d appeal to anyone who knows something, no matter how significant they think it may be, to come forward.
“I would also appeal to anyone who was in the Braeside Road area around the time and saw anything which may be of note or has CCTV or dash-cam footage, to contact us.
“Extensive enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances. Additional officers will be in the area while our investigations continue and I’d ask anyone with information or concerns to speak to officers or call 101.”
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0945 of June 17. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
