Teen seriously injured after Ayr park attack

Police are tracking two suspects

Published 7th Mar 2021
Last updated 7th Mar 2021

A TEENAGER’S in hospital with serious injuries after an attack in Ayr last night.

The 19-year-old man was with other people in Corsehill Park when he was assaulted by two men between 8.30pm and 8.50pm.

The first suspect is described as white, around 16-years-old, 5ft 8 with a skinny build. He was wearing a navy baseball cap, black puffa body-warmer, navy tracksuit top, navy tracksuit bottoms with an orange stripe down each leg, and navy trainers.

The second suspect is described as around 5ft 9 or 10, with a medium build. He was wearing a black beanie hat, black puffa body-warmer, black tracksuit trousers and black trainers with grey mesh near the laces.

Detective Sergeant Andrea Templeton, from Kilmarnock CID, said: “We’re appealing for anyone who was in the area or believes they have information which could assist us to please come forward.

“You can call police on 101, quoting incident 3953 of 6 March. Alternatively, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”

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