Taxi driver appeal after man hit by vehicle on New Year’s Day

A man was knocked down after being the victim of a hit and run attack in Tarbolton.

Now police are appealing for information after the 29 year- old man was struck by a vehicle in Tarbolton on New Year’s Day.

At around 10.35pm the victim was walking westbound along Westport, near to Kirkport when we was struck from behind by an unidentified vehicle.

Emergency services attended and the man was taken to Ayr Hospital and treated for a facial injury.

The driver of the vehicle failed to stop.

Constable Mike Prout, Irvine Road Policing Unit, said appealed for witnesses to come forward.

“We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to speak to us,” he added

“There are a number of houses overlooking the area and we believe there were other people in the area at the time.

“We know that a taxi passed by shortly after the incident so we would appeal for the driver to come forward, you may have information that can help us.

“Anyone who has dash- cam footage from in and around Tarbolton may also be able to help us, if so we would urge you to get in contact.”

Anyone with information should contact Police via 101, quoting incident number 5535 of Tuesday 1 January 2019.