A gang of men were involved in a disturbance with a group of youths at a popular Kilmarnock park.
The incident happened around 9pm last Friday, April 8, at the East Ayrshire town's Howard Park with one of the men believed to be in possession of a weapon.
Four men approached the youths but there were no reports of any injuries and the man understood to have the weapon scampered off towards McClelland Drive.
He is described as white, in his early 20s, with short fair hair and wearing a dark short collar jacket, black skinny style jogging trousers and black Nike Air Zoom trainers.
In light of the incident, Ayrshire police confirmed patrols will be stepped up in the area to reassure the public.
Police today also launched an appeal for witnesses and further information as they bid to establish what went on.
Detective Constable Gordon Thomson said: “It is vital we speak to anyone who saw this man around the park or heading in the direction of McClelland Drive. I would also ask the youths to come forward and tell us exactly what happened so we can establish if any criminality was involved.
“Officers will also be carrying out extra patrols of the area for public reassurance.
“I would like to appeal to the youths, anyone who was in the area at the time and saw the man or anyone with information about the incident to contact Police Scotland.
"You can do this by calling 101 and quoting reference 3751 of 8 April, 2022 or contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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