A MAN was assaulted and robbed by two men as he walked his dog in Ardrossan’s Holm Plantation at the weekend.

Police said the 22-year-old victim was badly shaken after the attack and have appealed for witnesses.

The assault and robbery took place around 9.20pm on Saturday as the man walked his pet on the Plantation, close to Bute Terrace.

He was approached by two men, who then assaulted him before making off in the direction of Saltcoats town centre.

The first man is described as between 20 and 23 years old, tall, slim and with ginger/fair hair.

The second man is described as between 20 and 23 years old with sallow skin.

Detective Constable Keith Runcie from Saltcoats CID said: “This was a very distressing experience for the victim and he has been left badly shaken by what happened.

“The park would have still been busy with other dog walkers around the time of the incident and I would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious to contact police immediately.

“Anyone with information is urged to contact officers at Saltcoats CID via 101 or alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where all calls will be kept anonymous.”