AN INCIDENT in Stevenston which saw a street cordoned off and two men taken to hospital is being treated by police as attempted murder.

Police Scotland have now launched an appeal for witnesses following the incident, which took place on Forde Crescent at Hyslop Road in the early hours of Saturday, July 8.

Officers were called to the area at around 12.40am and found two men, aged 27 and 28, seriously injured.

One of the men was taken to Crosshouse Hospital for treatment, while the other was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Part of Forde Crescent was taped off following the incident, as officers remained at the scene.Part of Forde Crescent was taped off following the incident, as officers remained at the scene. (Image: Submitted)

Both men have since been discharged.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said the incident is being treated as attempted murder and that officers are following positive lines of enquiry.

Detective Sergeant Peter Sweeney from North Ayrshire CID, said: “Enquiries are ongoing into the attack and we would appeal to anyone who was in the area between 12.20am and 1am to come forward to police.

“Forde Crescent is a residential area and I am sure people would have either seen or heard the disturbance outside.

“If you have not yet come forward to police and may have information that could help our investigation, including dashcam or doorbell footage, then please call police via 101.

"Please quote incident number 0170 of Saturday, 8 July, 2023 when calling."

Details can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.