Police hunt two Ayrshire weapon attackers

Around 10:30pm a 33 year old man was attacked in Hayocks Road by two men armed with weapons.

Published 27th Nov 2017

Two men have been seriously assaulted in the Stevenston area of Ayrshire on Sunday 26 November 2017.

Around 10:30pm a 33 year old man was attacked in Hayocks Road by two men armed with weapons.

His 29 year old male neighbour came out to assist the victim and was also assaulted by the men.

Both suspects are thought to have been in their 20s. One man is described as heavy and was wearing a white hooded top.

The victims were taken to Crosshouse Hospital for treatment.

The 33 year old man remains in hospital where medical staff described his condition as stable.

The 29 year old man was treated for a serious head injury and has since been released.

Detective Inspector Mick Carr from Saltcoats CID said: “This was a violent attack which left two men badly injured and extensive inquiries are underway to trace the people responsible.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the Haycocks Road area last night around 2230 hours and witnessed a disturbance or anything suspicious to please get in touch.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Saltcoats CID via 101, quoting incident number 4107 of Sunday 26 November 2017. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”