A serious assault in Prestwick Main Street is being probed by police.
The attack took place at 10.30pm on Saturday outside the New Crystal Chinese takeaway.
A 20-year-old man was with friends near to the takeaway when he was approached by a group of males.
One of the group then punched him in the face causing him to fall to the ground.
The group then made off along Main Street.
The injured man attended Crosshouse Hospital where he received treatment for a serious facial injury.
The suspect is described a white, in his 20s, 5ft 10, muscular build and had light brown short hair.
Detective Constable Stuart McCulloch at Ayr CID said: “This would appear to be an unprovoked attack which has left a young man with significant facial injuries requiring surgery.
“It is crucial that we trace the man responsible for this senseless attack as soon as possible and I ask anyone who was in the vicinity at this time and either witnessed the assault or has any other information that could assist our enquiries to contact police immediately via telephone number 101 quoting incident number 1288 of 21 September 2019. “
Alternatively information can be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.
