A MURDER investigation has been launched after a man attacked on Saturday died in hospital.

Jason Bryden, who is known as Jason Dunlop, died in hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

The 38-year-old was attacked at about 11.10pm after two men entered a house in Hareshaw Gardens, Kilmarnock.

The victim was taken to Crosshouse Hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Police said his death was being treated as murder.

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.