Man arrested and charged after woman assaulted

The 46-year-old man is due to appear in court following the incident on Sunday morning.

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Tara Fitzpatrick

A man has been arrested and charged after a woman was assaulted in Prestwick.

Police launched an investigation after the incident on the town’s Main Street.

The incident occurred around 1.30am on Sunday.

A 46-year-old man was arrested and has now been charged.

Police Scotland say a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal and the man will appear at Ayr Sheriff Court in due course.

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