Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted by two men just outside Kilwinning.

A 40-year-old man got out of a vehicle and was then attacked by two men on Kilwinning Road in Stevenston near to Kilwinning Fire Station at around 10.15am on Thursday, April 5. 

He was then taken to hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

The first suspect is described as male, 6ft, short dark receding hair, late 20's early thirties wearing a dark jacket.

The second suspect is described as late 20's, pale complexion, short and spikey strawberry blonde hair and beard with chubby cheeks

Detective Constable Will Thomson, Saltcoats CID, said: "This man was assaulted in broad daylight at a busy time of the day near to temporary traffic lights on Kilwinning Road.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this attack.

“I would also appeal to any vehicle drivers with dash-cams which may have captured the assault or any vehicles in the area at the time to come forward in a bid to identify those responsible.”

Anyone with information should contact Saltcoats CID via 101, quoting incident number 1049 of Thursday 5 April 2018.

Alternatively you can contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where information can be given in confidence.