Police are hunting a suspect in a Rangers top after a man was seriously assaulted in an Ayrshire retail park.
The brutal attack unfolded at 5.30pm before the Old Firm game kicked off on Wednesday, February 2 at Hawkhill Retail Park in Stevenston.
The 30-year-old man was approached by another man and a woman before a verbal altercation took place.
The woman then threw a drink over the victim, who was subsequently assaulted by the other man.
Police confirmed today the victim sustained a serious injury and was taken to Crosshouse Hospital for treatment.
The male suspect is described as in his 20s, 6ft in height, of athletic build with short dark hair and was wearing a blue Rangers top with white bottoms.
The female suspect is described as in her 20s, 5ft tall, of average build with blonde hair and was wearing a black jacket
Detective Sergeant Graham Cuthill, of Saltcoats CID, said: “This was an isolated incident at the retail park in which a man sustained a serious injury. We are particularly keen to speak to the member of the public who assisted the victim at the time.
“We are asking for anyone with information or anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident, including those with potential dashcam footage, to please come forward.
“Anyone with information should call 101, quoting incident 2716 of February 2. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”
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