A SEVEN-year-old girl has been injured by a used needle that was discarded in an East Ayrshire playpark.
The uncapped needle had been left in the grass at the play area off Corserine Terrace in Bellsbank.
The child came into contact with it while playing there at around 7pm on Tuesday, June 14.
She was taken to University Hospital Ayr for treatment and was then discharged.
Chief Inspector Nathan Calderwood said: “Leaving a used needle in a playpark like this is an incredibly reckless and irresponsible act and inquiries into the incident are now ongoing.
“My officers will be present within the community to provide reassurance and I would ask that you speak with them regarding any concerns you have.
“East Ayrshire Council has been contacted and the playpark has been thoroughly checked and cleaned.
“I would urge anyone with information to come forward and speak to police by calling 101, quoting incident 2998 of 14 June or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
