A man is in hospital being treated for puncture wounds to his body after a serious assault in Ayr.
Police have launched a probe into the violent attack on Racecourse Road on Monday, February 8 around 7am.
A 29-year-old man was assaulted on the street near to The Ellisland Hotel and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Officers are carrying out door-to-door enquiries and checking CCTV footage after a group of men were spotted in the area.
Detectives are appealing for any witnesses to come forward and are also seeking anyone who may have dash-cam footage.
Detective constable Robert Docherty, of the Ayrshire Division CID, said: “This assault took place near to The Ellisland Hotel on Racecourse Road and we are currently carrying our door to door enquiries in the area. CCTV footage is also being viewed.
"I would appeal to anyone who may have seen a group of men in the area of Racecourse Road, or who may have witnessed anything which might assist us in this investigation to call us on the 101 number.
“I would also ask anyone who may have been on Racecourse Road in a vehicle fitted with a dash-cam to review the device to see if it might hold any information which might assist us.
"Callers are asked to quote the reference number 0532 of 8 February when calling. Anyone wishing to pass on any information while remaining anonymous can do so through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
