The victim of a serious assault has received surgery after severely injuring his knee during an altercation on Saturday. 

The 36-year-old man, left a pub in the Saltcoats area at around 12.30am on Saturday, March 2, alongside another male. 

An altercation with the man then took place in Countess Street which resulted in the victim being punched causing him to fall and seriously injure his knee.

Members of the public came to the assistance of the victim who was taken to Crosshouse hospital where he required surgery to treat his injuries.

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Detectives are now appealing for witnesses following the seious assault after being made aware of the incident on Tuesday. 

The suspect is described as in his 40s, of medium build and wearing a white top.  

Detective Constable James Wales from Saltcoats CID said: “The victim has been left with a serious knee injury and it is vital that we trace the person who assaulted him.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area in the early hours of Saturday morning and witnessed what happened to please come forward.

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“I would particularly like to speak to the members of the public who came to the assistance of the victim.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Saltcoats CID via 101, quoting incident number 1192 of Tuesday 5 March 2019.

"Alternatively CRIMESTOPPERS can be contacted on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.”

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