A man is fighting for life in hospital after being found seriously injured on a street in Ayr.
The injured 36-year-old was found on River Street around 9.30pm on Wednesday.
He was taken to Crosshouse Hospital, where his condition is described as critical.
Police are treating the incident as an attempted murder.
Detective inspector Stuart Lipsett, of Ayr CID, said: “A man has sustained serious injuries as a result of this attack and we are appealing for information to help trace those responsible.
“I would ask if you were in the George Street or Limonds Wynd area at the time of the incident and saw the injured man or anyone acting suspicious, that you come forward and speak to police.
“If there are any motorists with dashcam footage that could assist with our enquiries, please get in touch.”
Police can be contacted by calling 101 and quoting incident number 3967 of October 27. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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