Serious assault in Ayr's Whitletts area sparks police appeal for information

System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian has spoken of his frustration at “being politically opposite” to the band’s drummer, John Dolmayan.Dolmayan has praised Donald Trump publicly on a number of occasions in recent months, saying that Trump is the “most attacked president in history yet the greatest friend to minorities” back in June.He also criticised the Democratic Party and the Black Lives Matter movement in July, saying that the latter “never had legitimacy” and that it serves as a

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorThe U.S. Justice Department filed an antitrust civil lawsuit against Google, alleging the internet giant has locked up a virtual monopoly on search and search advertising to the detriment of consumers and competitors.The federal suit, filed Tuesday in the U.S.

A woman who marched at a pro-Trump rally in Washington, D.C., claims Facebook took down her entire account after she posted about being her alleged assault by Women’s March and Black Lives Matter activists. Isabella Maria DeLuca, an outreach director for Republicans, said she was demonstrating outside the Supreme Court building to show her support for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

A man has gone missing in Rossendale.John O'Connor, 68, was last seen getting off a bus on Burnley Road East at 3pm on Monday afternoon.Police say he was wearing a black leather hat and jacket at the time.Rossendale Police are urging anyone who may have seen John to contact the force.A police statement said: "We are requesting your help in locating missing 68 year old John O'Connor. "Last seen exiting a bus on Burnley Road East at 3 pm this afternoon.

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has refused to say whether Sergio Romero, Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones still have futures at Manchester United. The trio were excluded from United's 25-man Champions League squad and Romero's wife, Eliana Guercio, accused United of showing her husband 'no respect' by denying him a deadline day transfer.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Officers are currently searching and carrying out enquiries to trace a vulnerable 80-year-old man who has been reported missing from his home in Motherwell.Jim Cuthbertson, from Leyland Road, Motherwell, was last seen at his home address around 10.30pm last night (Sunday, October 18).He is described as white, around 5ft 7ins in height and is well built.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola thinks that Sergio Aguero still has to earn a new contract at Manchester City just like he does.The club record scorer is in the final year of his deal at City, but after so many years of consistently high performances the Blues will not be pushing him out of the door.However, Aguero’s appearance against Arsenal was his first since June and the club are keen for him to show that he is over his injury problems, while the possibility of signing Lionel Messi on a

link.Enquiries carried out so far have shown the suspects loaded the safe into a dark-coloured 4x4 car, driven by a fourth suspect, before making off in this car.Forensic examination of the shop is being carried and officers will continue to review relevant CCTV footage from in and around the area for any additional information which could assist in their enquiries.Detective Sergeant Scott Wilson said: “I am appealing to members of the public, motorists and taxi-drivers who may have been in that

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Police are appealing for information to trace a missing man last seen in Hamilton.Andrew Ballantyne was last seen on Saturday, October 3, at around 2.40pm.The 35-year-old was in the Barrack Street area of Hamilton and he is known to have connections in Stonehouse, where he may have been since he was reported missing.He is described as being 5ft 8ins, and when last seen he was wearing a black Ferrari

Edinburgh beach. Police are believed to have made the grim discovery this morning at Silverknowes Beach.

Trafford area.

Police have issued an urgent search for a missing teenage boy. Andrew Baird, 16, vanished from the Forfar area at around 4.30pm yesterday evening.

Sale. John Harris has been missing since Thursday, October 1.The 78-year-old was last seen in the Sale area at around 5pm.Police said he was wearing a green cap, blue jumper and blue jeans.He was also carrying a red rucksack.If you have seen John or have information, contact police on 101 quoting 1959 021020. Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The family of a missing Tillicoultry man have issued a fresh appeal for information on the third anniversary of his disappearance.Tony Parsons has not been seen since he embarked on a charity bike ride from his Wee County home on Friday, September 29, 2017.That day he set off by train for Fort William, intending to return home by bicycle.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Wishaw.Around 10pm, on Sunday, September 27, a 20-year-old man was standing outside Ross’s Bar in Stewarton Street when he was assaulted by another man with a bottle.Officers are keen to trace a man described as being in his early 30s, with short dark hair and was wearing light coloured clothing.Detective Constable Lindsey McIntyre, from

Kilmarnock Standard: "There was a heavy police presence from about 4pm onwards.  "They were there for hours speaking to neighbours and looking to gather information."A police spokeswoman said: "Around 4pm on Tuesday, September 29, police received a report a woman had died in a house in Campsie Road, Kilmarnock.  "Emergency services attended and enquiries are ongoing."