A man has been left seriously injured after a horror gang attack at his home in the early hours of Friday morning.
Cops have launched a major probe into the sick assault in Kilmarnock which left a 37-year-old man with serious facial injuries.
Between 6am and 7am on Friday morning, the man answered the door to four men at his home on Bonnyton Road.
The thugs gained entry to the house and launched an attack on the victim before fleeing the scene.
It is believed the vicious attack was targeted.
The man was treated at Crosshouse hospital for serious facial injuries and later discharged.
Detective Sergeant Lianne Kelly from Kilmarnock CID said: “This is believed to have been a targeted attack on the victim and extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace the men responsible.
“We are appealing for anyone who was in the surrounding area around the time of the incident, and noticed four men making off from Bonnyton Road or anything at all suspicious, to please come forward.
“We would also urge any motorists with dash-cams, who were travelling through the junction at Bonnyton Road and Munro Road during this time, to check their footage in case they have captured anything which could be of significance.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident number 1350 of Friday, 11 June. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”
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