Man charged over death of 59-year-old and attempted murder of woman

A 40-year-old man will appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Thursday.

Man charged after woman found injured and body discovered in flat in North AyrshireSTV News

A man has been charged in connection with the death of a 59-year-old and the attempted murder of a woman after a disturbance at a flat in North Ayrshire.

Police were called to the property in Montgomerie Street, Ardrossan, at around 8.25pm on Tuesday.

Upon arrival, the body of a 59-year-old man was discovered within a flat. His family has been made aware.

A 24-year-old woman was found injured outside a block of flats and was taken to Crosshouse Hospital for treatment.

Officers have confirmed a 40-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death and the attempted murder of a woman.

He is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Thursday.

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