Irvine police sealed off an area after an assault was reported in Lawthorn.

Police confirmed the incident was reported just after 3pm today in the area of Aberlour Road with officers continuing to carry out inquiries.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "We can confirm police have been in attendance at Aberlour Road, Irvine after receiving a report of an assault at 3.19pm on Friday, December 7.

"Inquiries are at an early stage."

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