Young man, 20, left with head injury after petrol station attack

The 20-year-old was targeted at around 4.30am on Saturday in Glencairn Street, Stevenston.

Police said he was attacked outside the Ardeer Filling Station, during which he sustained a head injury requiring hospital treatment.

The suspect, who left the scene, is described as being a white male, in his 20s, of medium build, with brown hair, and he was wearing a dark coloured top, grey trousers and dark trainers.

Detective Constable Jennifer Carruth, of North Ayrshire CID, said: “This attack has left the victim badly injured and enquiries are underway to trace the person responsible.

“Extensive enquiries have already been conducted, both from officers attending door to door and reviewing CCTV of the area, however, I would appeal to anyone who was in the area during the early hours of Saturday 10th March and witnessed a disturbance or anything suspicious to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland by calling 101, quoting incident number 0775 of 10 March 2018. Alternatively you can call CrimeStoppers on ?0800 555 111? where information can be passed anonymously.

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