Police are appealing for witnesses after the attempted murder of a man in Beith.

The 44-year-old was found injured in Eglinton Street, Beith, in the early morning of Monday October 24.

He was taken to Crosshouse Hospital before being transferred to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he is being treated for a serious head injury.

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Detective Inspector William McDicken of Saltcoats Police Office said: “Our enquiries are continuing today to trace whoever is responsible for assaulting the 44 year-old man outside the Saracen Head Hotel in Eglinton Street, Beith around 0005hrs on Monday 24 October 2016.  

"Officers are continuing to carry out enquiries in the local area. 

“Officers are following a number of lines of enquiry and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed this assault take place, or who was in the area at the time and has information that may assist our investigation to contact detectives at Saltcoats Police Office through 101. 

"Alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”