The incident happened in South Dean Road near the junction of Forbes Place in Kilmarnock at around 11.30am on Sunday.

A 59-year-old woman who was walking a black Labrador in Dean Park met a woman walking another dog, possibly a French bulldog, when both animals tried to fight.

The woman walked away but was then approached by a man in a silver car who confronted her about the incident.

Shortly afterwards, she was walking in South Dean Road near the junction of Forbes Place when she was pushed to the ground from behind.

The same woman and man who she met earlier drove away in the same silver car.

She suffered serious injuries to her finger and minor injuries to her head, knee and ribs.

The victim received treatment at Crosshouse Hospital.

The female suspect is described as late 20s to early 30s, around 5ft 6in with long blonde hair.

She was wearing trainers, leggings, a baseball cap and a faux leather style jacket or body warmer.

The male suspect is described as late 20s to early 30s, around 5ft 8in with short dark hair and a stocky build.

He was wearing a T-shirt and jogging bottoms.

Police have asked anyone with information to contact them.

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Scottish dog walker assaulted after row over pets fighting