Care worker 'distraught' after being deliberately stabbed with needle

Detectives are looking for a man who stabbed a woman with a needle in Largs.

The 50 year-old care worker was standing next to her car in Nelson Street, near Harper Crescent, around 6.30pm on Saturday 6th July 2019. The man then approached her, jagged her with the needle and ran off.

The victim was taken to Crosshouse Hospital and police say she's distraught. She will now have to undergo a series of tests and examinations over several months to ensure she has not suffered any lasting health issues.

The man is white, around 30 years-old, slim and was wearing a light grey hoodie, black joggers and a grey hat.

Officers are continuing to carry out door-to-door enquiries and they are checking CCTV footage for any additional information on the suspect.

Detective Sergeant Stephen McCulloch said: “This act has been carried out by a despicable individual, causing the victim a great deal of stress and anxiety. I am appealing to people in the area to think back and consider if they saw this man. Did you see anything which could assist us in identifying him? Have you overheard anyone talking about the incident? Any small piece of information could prove significant in our enquiries, so please do pass it on.

"Anyone with information is asked to call CID officers in Saltcoats Police Station via 101, quoting incident number 3975 of Saturday 6 July 2019. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously."