Man taken to hospital with facial injury following bus stop attack

A man was taken to hospital after being assaulted at a bus stop in Kilmarnock on Tuesday night.

At around 7.30pm on October 3, a 33-year-old man was assaulted on Western Road, between the junctions with Ardgour Road and Knockinlaw Road in the town.

He was taken to Crosshouse Hospital after suffering a facial injury which required treatment.

Enquiries are ongoing and officers are working to establish the full circumstances.

Detective constable Gillian Wilson, of Kilmarnock Police Station, said: “We are appealing to any witnesses who may have seen a man on a blue and black bike in the area to come forward.

“The area was also busy with traffic on Tuesday evening so I would urge anyone who may have seen anything while passing or who may have dashcam footage to get in touch.“

Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting reference 3330 of October 3, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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