Police revisit scene of female officer stabbing in Stevenston
Detectives spoke to 30 members of the public as they continue to investigate the attack on Arthur Street last week
Detectives investigating the stabbing of a female police officer in Stevenston say they have had an “encouraging” response from the public after revisiting the scene one week later.
Officers carried out a stop an interview operation on Arthur Street on Tuesday night, where the 30-year-old officer was attacked while responding to a burglary in the early hours of Wednesday October 18.
She was taken to hospital in Glasgow for treatment and has since been released.
More than 30 members of the public stopped and spoken to
More than 30 people were spoken to on Tuesday as officers tried to glean information that could help the investigation.
Detective Inspector Jonny MacKinnon, from Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team, said on Wednesday: "We have had an encouraging response from those we spoke to yesterday evening and I would like to thank everyone for their support and co-operation.
"The information we have gathered is being assessed by officers and will be followed up as required.
READ MORE: Female police officer seriously assaulted during Ayrshire break-in
"To seriously harm an officer who was simply doing her job and responding to a report of a crime in the community is deplorable and I would continue to urge anyone with information about what happened, who is yet to speak to us, to come forward.
"Any small piece of information could prove crucial in leading us to identify whoever is responsible."
Two other police officers were also at the scene investigating the break-in when the attack happened at 2am last Wednesday.
Officers "show commitment to serving and protecting public"
Chief Inspector Fraser Normansell, area commander for North Ayrshire, said: "Our officers show their commitment to serving and protecting the public every day with no hesitation.
"It is vitally important that the local community comes forward with any information they have about this appalling attack.
"We will continue to have additional police patrols in the area to provide reassurance."
Detectives have set up an online portal to encourage members of the public to submit information.
Anyone with information can also contact police on 101, quoting incident number 0240 of October 18, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where details can be given anonymously.