A YOUNG woman was attacked by a thug as she walked her dog near a park.

The 23-year-old was assaulted by the man in Girvan, near to Victory Park, at around noon on Thursday.

He set upon her as she walked in Queens Drive.

The victim managed to get away and ran back towards the park.

Police have appealed for any witnesses who were in the area at 12.10pm on the day of the attack to come forward.

The suspect is described a white, in his late 40s, around 5ft 10in tall, with a medium build and completely bald.

He was also wearing a light baby blue t-shirt and washed out blue jeans.

Detective Constable Billy Campbell, from Ayr CID, said: "This was a very frightening experience for the young lady and thankfully she wasn't seriously hurt.

"There would have been other dog walkers and people in the surrounding area at the time.

"I would appeal to anyone that recognises the man's description or saw anything suspicious to get in touch immediately."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.