A MAN has been taken to hospital after being attacked and robbed in broad daylight in a street in Ayr.

Police are appealing for the public's help in tracking down the person who attacked the 35-year-old victim on a path in a grassy area off Lochside Road, near to Heathfield Road.

In particular they want to speak to a cyclist who was in the area at the time - and a woman believed to have been walking her dog nearby.

The incident happened between 8.30am and 8.55am on Monday, June 26, when the man was approached from behind by someone who stole his bag and left the area.

A three-figure sum of cash was among the items taken, along with the bag - which also included personal items.

The man was taken to University Hospital Ayr, where he was treated and later discharged.

Police say they do not currently have a description of the suspect.

Detective Constable Keyes-Parkinson, Ayr CID, said: “Although this robbery happened in what would be considered a secluded or off-the-beaten-track area, it is used by dog walkers, and so we would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have seen the robbery or anything suspicious, to get in touch.

“From CCTV, a cyclist is seen emerging from the footpath into Lochside Road at almost the same time as the man who was robbed - and also we believe there was a woman walking a black Labrador on the path around that time too.

"We’d ask them to get in touch with police as they may have seen something that could help our investigation.”

Information can be passed to officers at Ayr CID. Please quote reference number 0843 of Monday, 26 June 2023.

Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.