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Glasgow Times
10 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
'Information is known locally' claim cops investigating Ayr murder bid
Police say they are investigating the murder bid after they were called to Braeside Road at around 10am on Tuesday, June 17. The 39-year-old male victim remains in a serious but stable condition. Officers are also appealing for information to help trace a man seen in the area around the time of the incident. He is described as white, in his mid-30s, around 5ft 11in tall and with a tattoo on his neck. READ NEXT: Former Catholic priest admits repeated abuse of boy more than 40 years ago READ NEXT: Serious organised crime unit cop sentenced for sexually assaulting colleagues on duty Detective Inspector Jamie Carruth said: 'I'm aware there is information known locally in relation to the person involved in this attack on a man in broad daylight. "I'd appeal to anyone who knows something, no matter how significant they think it may be, to come forward. 'I would also appeal to anyone who was in the Braeside Road area around the time and saw anything which may be of note or has CCTV or dash-cam footage, to contact us. 'Extensive enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances. Additional officers will be in the area while our investigations continue and I'd ask anyone with information or concerns to speak to officers or call 101.' Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0945 of June 17. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


Daily Record
12 hours ago
- Daily Record
Disturbing Snapchat footage of Ayr 'stabbing' as cops launch attempted murder probe
A man was found lying on the street with sickening wounds following an a vicious blade attack around 10am on the Ayrshire town's Braeside Road. Cops are probing a murder bid after a horror street 'stabbing' left a man with serious injuries. Police have launched an investigation into a brutal attack in Ayr on Tuesday. A man was found lying on the street with sickening wounds following an a vicious blade attack around 10am on the Ayrshire town's Braeside Road. The 39-year-old was airlifted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after mercy crews fought to stabilise him. He remains in the Glasgow hospital in a serious but stable condition. Detectives have launched an appeal for information to help trace a man seen in the area around the time of the incident. The man is described as white, mid 30s, around 5ft 11in tall and has a tattoo on his neck. Online footage emerged of the brutal assault. A Snapchat video seen by the Daily Record shows what appears to be two men involved in a struggle in the middle of the road on the residential man can be seen lying on the ground whilst the other, understood to be the attacker, is on top of 'suspect' is then spotted running off from the scene as the man on the ground lies holding their upper body and rolling around in image shows paramedics and police surrounding the victim as he holds a police officer's hand. Detective Inspector Jamie Carruth said: 'I'm aware there is information known locally in relation to the person involved in this attack on a man in broad daylight. I'd appeal to anyone who knows something, no matter how significant they think it may be, to come forward. 'I would also appeal to anyone who was in the Braeside Road area around the time and saw anything which may be of note or has CCTV or dash-cam footage, to contact us. 'Extensive enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances. Additional officers will be in the area while our investigations continue and I'd ask anyone with information or concerns to speak to officers or call 101.' Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0945 of 17 June. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The National
12 hours ago
- The National
Attempted murder investigation launched after man attacked in Ayr
Emergency services attended the 39-year-old, who was then taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition. READ MORE: UK's 'Union flag plane damaged' in pro-Palestine RAF break-in Police are appealing for information to help trace a man seen in the area around the time of the incident. He is described as white, mid-30s, around 5ft 11in tall, with a tattoo on his neck, and was seen in the area at the time of the incident. Detective inspector Jamie Carruth said: 'I'm aware there is information known locally in relation to the person involved in this attack on a man in broad daylight. I'd appeal to anyone who knows something, no matter how significant they think it may be, to come forward.


STV News
14-05-2025
- STV News
Three charged after £124,000 of cannabis and cocaine recovered in raids
Three people have been charged after £124,00 worth of cannabis and cocaine was recovered in two raids. Police executed warrants at two addresses in Stevenston and Kilwinning on May 13, where a cannabis cultivation worth up to £120,000 and £4,000 worth of cocaine were discovered, respectively. A 24-year-old man at the first address, a 42-year-old man, and a 38-year-old woman at the second, were arrested and charged. The recoveries are not believed to be linked. Detective inspector Jamie Carruth said: 'These seizures highlight our ongoing efforts to disrupt drug supply and protect those in our communities affected by illegal drugs. 'The operations underline our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy. 'We work every day to protect the public by preventing drugs being circulated on our streets. 'This is vitally important in addressing the concerns of local people across Ayrshire. 'Information and support from the public is vital to our work, and I would encourage anyone with concerns about drug activity in their area to contact us via 101.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country


Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Daily Record
Cannabis and cocaine worth almost £125k seized in Ayrshire drug raids
Police made the seizure and three arrests following two unconnected raids in Stevenston and Kilwinning yesterday, Tuesday, May 13 Drugs worth more than £120,000 have been seized and three people arrested and charged following two unconnected raids in Ayrshire. Police raided two properties in North Ayrshire yesterday, Tuesday, May 13, as part of ongoing action to tackle and disrupt the supply of illegal drugs. In the Misk Knowes area of Stevenston, police discovered a cannabis cultivation which contained plants with a potential street value of up to £120,000. A 24-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection and he is expected to appear at court on today, Wednesday, May 14. In an unconnected raid, police discovered cocaine with an estimated street value of around £4,000 at a property on Byrehill Place in Kilwinning. A 42-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested and charged in connection and they are expected to appear at court at a later date. Detective Inspector Jamie Carruth said: 'These seizures highlight our ongoing efforts to disrupt drug supply and protect those in our communities affected by illegal drugs. 'The operations underline our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy. "We work every day to protect the public by preventing drugs being circulated on our streets. This is vitally important in addressing the concerns of local people across Ayrshire. "Information and support from the public is vital to our work and I would encourage anyone with concerns about drug activity in their area to contact us via 101.' A spokesperson for Police Scotland added: 'Three people have been arrested and charged after detectives in Ayrshire executed drugs search warrants at two properties on Tuesday, May 13. 'Officers discovered a cannabis cultivation at a property in the Misk Knowes area of Stevenston, with a potential street value of up to £120,000. 'A 24-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the recovery. 'He is expected to appear at court on Wednesday, May 14. 'A quantity of cocaine was recovered from a property on Byrehill Place, Kilwinning, with an estimated street value of around £4,000. 'A 42-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested and charged. 'They are expected to appear at court at a later date. 'The recoveries are not linked.'