A MAN was attacked by a gang of three in the early hours of Monday morning.

Cops are investigating after the 33-year-old was attacked at around 4am on Monday.

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He was near to a footbridge on Park Road, Ardrossan when he was attacked by three men who made off in an unknown direction shortly afterwards.

The victim then made his way towards Jack’s Corner and then along Dalry Road.

He was later taken to Crosshouse Hospital where he is currently being treated for his injuries.

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Detective Constable Will Thomson, Saltcoats CID, said: “We are currently trying to establish exactly what has happened to this man and get some more details as to the description of his attackers in efforts to trace those responsible.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have information or may have been woken up and disturbed by any noises through the night in the area where we believe the attack took place.

“Did you see a group of three men leaving the area or an injured man walking back along Dalry Road?

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“Anyone with information should contact Saltcoats CID via 101, quoting incident number 0398 of Monday 18 June 2018. Alternatively you can contact CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.”