Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Ayr this morning.
The attack took place at around 7.20am on Castlehill Road.
A 46-year-old man was assaulted, resulting in minor injuries that did not require hospital treatment.
Officers are now following a positive line of enquiry.
At the time of the incident, a light-coloured, possibly silver taxi, drove past and officers are appealing for the driver of the vehicle to come forward as a witness.
Anyone else who was a witness should contact DS Templeton at Kilmarnock CID via 101 and quote the incident number 0969 of 29 December.
A report can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
