Man seriously assaulted in early hours at block of flats

A 31-year-old man was taken to Ayr Hospital where he was treated for head injuries.

Man seriously assaulted in early hours at block of flats Police Scotland

A man has been seriously assaulted in the early hours of the morning in Ayr.

Around 12.05am on Saturday, police were called to a report of a man assaulted at the entrance door to a block of flats in Princes Court.  

Officers attended and the injured man was found within a flat.

The 31-year-old was taken to Ayr Hospital where he was treated for head injuries then later released.

The suspects were wearing dark coloured clothing.

Detective Constable Janet Ferguson of Ayr Police Station said:  “We are still speaking to the injured man to gather the exact circumstances of this incident.  We are also gathering local CCTV footage to gain information that will help our enquiry.

“At this time, I would ask anyone who was in the area of Princes Court around midnight, who witnessed anything suspicious, or who has information on this attack that will assist our investigation, to contact us.”

Ayr Police Station can be contacted through 101 quoting reference number 0071 of November 28.  

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.

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