Police are probing a serious assault which left a 76-year-old man with a fractured hip and facial injuries in North Ayrshire.
The pensioner was attacked in broad daylight at 11.30am on January 25 in Main Street, Dreghorn, across from the library.
The victim was rushed to hospital after the attack. Officers are keen to speak to a couple who were in the area with a child's buggy at the time.
Detective Constable Ross Brierley said: "The man described as in his mid thirties being around five foot, ten inches tall, of medium build with dark hair.
"He was wearing a dark coloured clothing.
"The woman is described as being in her mid thirties, about five foot four inches and was wearing a blue puffa jacket.
"We would also like to speak with any people who may have been waiting at a nearby bus stop."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting 0961 of 1 February, 2020.
Alternatively if you have any information about the incident you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.
