Officers are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Ayr.
The incident happened at around 7.20am today (Sunday, 29 December) on Castlehill Road.
A 46-year-old man was assaulted resulting in minor injuries that did not require hospital treatment.
Officers are following a positive line of enquiry.
At the time of the incident a light-coloured, possibly silver, taxi drove past and officers are appealing for the driver of this vehicle to come forward as a witness.
Anyone else who was witness to what happened should contact DS Templeton at Kilmarnock CID via 101 and quote incident number 0969 of 29 December. A report can be given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.