A man and two teenagers have been arrested after a man was left injured in an alleged unprovoked assault in Ayr.

The 30-year-old was walking with his wife on Saturday, February 17 when they encountered three men who reportedly punched him to the ground after a short conversation.

Three more men came along, with two of them allegedly punching and kicking the already injured man.

The incident is said to have happened at the underpass at Limonds Wynd, near to Kings Court at around 11.10pm.

The injured man was taken to Ayr Hospital where he was treated.

Two teenagers, aged 15, and a man, aged 25, were arrested and will be reported to the procurator fiscal in connection with the incident.