Cops search for ginger suspect after glass bottle attack in Kilmarnock

Cops search for ginger suspect after glass bottle attack in Kilmarnock <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Cops search for ginger suspect after glass bottle attack in Kilmarnock (Image: Newsquest)
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Cops are searching for a ginger suspect after a glass bottle attack in Kilmarnock.

Detectives are asking for the public's help following a serious assault, which took place on Old Street in the town, on Saturday, February 28.

Emergency services were called shortly before 10pm, after reports that a 34- year-old man was struck over the head with a glass bottle.

He attended University Hospital Crosshouse for treatment.

The suspect is described as a white male, aged between 16-22 years, around 5ft 8ins tall with a thin build, red hair and was wearing a grey coloured tracksuit and a white baseball cap.

He was seen on Low Glencairn Street riding a white coloured bicycle prior to the assault taking place on Old Street.


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Detective Constable Lee Duncan said: “This was an unprovoked attack which has left the victim with a significant head wound requiring multiple stitches.

“We know that Low Glencairn Street was particularly busy when the suspect was seen riding his bicycle and I would like to speak to anyone who may have seen him either before, during or after the assault took place.

“Anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage could have captured the suspect or assault and if so, I ask that they contact police immediately.”

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