A MAN ended up in hosptial after being hit by a car.

At around 10pm on Saturday, April 21, police received a report of a man, appearing to be under the influence of alcohol on Castlehill Road in Ayr.

The man fell onto the bonnet of a black Ford Fiesta which had come to a stop in front of him.

The car then moved forward slightly and the man fell off the bonnet, striking his head on the road - the car then left the scene.

The 21-year-old was taken to Ayr Hospital for treatment before being released a short time later.

Police are now appealing for witnesses following the incident.

Sergeant Andy Johnston from the Divisional Road Policing Unit based at Irvine said: “I would appeal directly to the driver of the car involved, who may be totally unaware that the man had been injured, to contact police to help us establish the full circumstances surrounding what happened.

“I would also appeal to any other people who observed the man on the road prior to the incident, or indeed witnessed the incident itself, to please get in touch.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact the Divisional Road Policing Unit based at Irvine via 101, quoting incident number 4867 of Saturday 21 April 2018.”