Police are appealing for information following a serious attack on a 14-year-old boy by three men.
Around 10.30pm on September 12 the teenager was walking along St Winning’s Road, Kilwinning, when he was confronted by a group of men near to St Winnings Primary School and was seriously assaulted.
The victim was taken by ambulance to Crosshouse Hospital where he is receiving treatment for his injury.
Three men are sought in connection with this assault and they are described as: Suspect One, 30 – 40 years of age, around 5ft3 inches in height, bald with a slim build and wearing glasses.
Suspect Two – 20-30 years of age, around 6ft. 2 inches in height, well built, wearing a black beanie hat and tracksuit top.
Suspect Three – around 5ft9 inches in height, slim build with a dark coloured hoody.
Detective Sergeant John Deans said: “These three men are involved in the assault of a young boy who has been left badly injured in the attack.
"It’s imperative we find those involved – they clearly have no qualms about attacking children and I’m appealing to anyone who may have been in the area around the time of the incident to contact us.
"You may know who the men are, or you may have heard some information about the incident, please do get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at Saltcoats Police Office on the non-emergency number, 101. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
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