A 20-year-old man was injured in an attack outside a petrol station in Ayrshire.

He suffered a serious head injury at around 4.30am on Saturday, March 10 in Glencairn Street, Stevenston.

The suspect is described as being a white male in his 20s, medium build, has brown hair and was wearing a dark top, grey trousers and dark trainers.

Detective Constable Jennifer Carruth said: "This attack has left the victim badly injured and enquiries are under way to trace the person responsible.

"Extensive enquiries have already been conducted, both from officers attending door to door and reviewing CCTV of the area, however, I would appeal to anyone who was in the area during the early hours of Saturday and witnessed a disturbance or anything suspicious to please get in touch."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland by calling 101.