Police appeal after attack on Ayrshire teenager
The victim was assaulted by a man described as wearing a hooded top.
The 18-year-old man was attacked as he walked along Huntersfield Road, Johnstone, at around 9pm on Friday night.
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Hide AdHe sustained lacerations to his body and was taken by ambulance to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, where he remains in a stable condition.
The suspect made off in the direction of Cartside. He was wearing dark clothing with a hood.
The victim was unable to confirm if any type of weapon was used.
Strathclyde Police is appealing for witnesses. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact detectives at Johnstone CID on 01505 404 000.