Police hunt man after woman, 64, robbed in street

Detectives are hunting a man after a 64-year-old woman was attacked and robbed in East Ayrshire on Sunday.

The woman was walking in Gilmour Street in the Newton area of Kilmarnock at around 1.50am when she was approached by a man who assaulted her and stole her handbag.

She did not require medical treatment, Police Scotland said.

The suspect is described as a tall, white man with stubble. He was seen wearing a dark jacket and a hat.

Police Scotland said: “Our enquiries are ongoing, and we are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information that could assist our investigation.

“We are particularly eager to speak with a woman who was walking her dog near the chip shop on Welbeck Street shortly before the incident and may have spoken to the suspect.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 0432 of December 22.

“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.”