Police are hunting four men in connection with a serious assault in Irvine that left a 24-year-old man with serious head injuries.
The attack happened in the foyer area of the Rivergate Shopping Centre in the early hours of Saturday, October 26.
Officers say that around 2am, the 24-year-old victim was making his way with a friend towards the Asda store, when they were approached by four males. The victim was assaulted and as a result received serious head injuries.
Detective Constable Ross Keenan from the CID in Saltcoats said: "The only description we have of the suspects is that they described as white, Scottish with local accents and aged around 17-20 years.
At the time of the incident one of the men was wearing a light coloured waist length jacket, jeans and trainers, and was of slim build with short red head and about 6ft in height.
The three other males were wearing jeans, waist length dark jackets, trainers and were of slim build with short dark hair.
"A member of the public is believed to have attempted to intervene and we are keen to speak with this individual and to anyone with any information as to who these men are.
“Anyone with any information which can help this inquiry is asked to contact Saltcoats CID on 101, quoting the reference number 0345 26/10." Alternatively if you wish to give information anonymously, please contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111.”
