Cops are investigating after a teenager was assaulted in a “violent and unprovoked” attack on Saturday night.
At around 9.30pm, officers were called to attend after a 16-year-old boy was attacked by two men as he was walking on a footpath at The Saltings, near to Portpatrick Road.
He was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where he is being treated for his injuries. Hospital staff describe his condition as stable.
The first suspect is described as white, aged 18 to 20 years, around 5ft 10ins in height and of slim build with short, light-brown hair.
The second suspect is described as white, aged 18-20 years, around 5ft 7ins in height with short, dark-coloured hair. He was wearing dark-framed glasses.
Detective Constable Kirsteen McDaid said: “This was a violent and unprovoked attack on this young man as he was making his way to meet his family on Saturday evening.”
Anyone with information should call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
