Appeal after child injured by discarded needle in Bellsbank

Officers in East Ayrshire are appealing for information after a child was injured by a needle at a playpark in Bellsbank.

The seven-year-old girl was injured after coming into contact with an uncapped needle left in the grass while she was playing at the park off Corserine Terrace around 7pm on Tuesday, 14 June.

She was taken to University Hospital Ayr for treatment before being discharged.

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.”