A child aged just seven years old was hospitalised after being injured by a used needle in a playpark.
The girl was whisked to Ayr Hospital for treatment following the incident in Bellsbank around 7pm last night.
The uncapped syringe was left in the grass while she was playing at the park off Corserine Terrace.
Chief Inspector Nathan Calderwood said: “Leaving a used needle in a playpark like this is an incredibly reckless and irresponsible act and enquiries into the incident are now ongoing.
"My officers will be present within the community to provide reassurance and I would ask that you speak with them regarding any concerns you have.
“East Ayrshire Council has been contacted and the playpark has been thoroughly checked and cleaned.
“I would urge anyone with information to come forward and speak to police by calling 101, quoting incident 2998 of 14 June or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
The girl was discharged from hospital following treatment.
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