A suspect has been arrested and charged amid a murder investigation following the death of a man in North Ayrshire.

Alan Lawson was assaulted at a property in Alexander Avenue, Largs, over the weekend of Saturday 3 February.

The 36-year-old, from Saltcoats, died in hospital on Tuesday 6 February.

A murder probe was launched following a post-mortem examination, with police reporting officers were following a “positive line of inquiry”.

In an update on Tuesday, Police Scotland confirmed a 29-year-old man had been arrested and charged in connection with Mr Lawson’s death.

The suspect is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court later.

Be the first to get Breaking News

Install the Sky News app for free

A force spokesperson added: “A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”

Related posts:

‘Criminal gangs’ encouraging children into violence on Northern Ireland’s streets, say police Newborn baby found dead in London canal England vs Denmark: Italy awaits winner of second semi-final Teenager died of stab wounds to the chest, inquest hears Ex-Premier League boss quits Bulgarian club after fans racially abuse own players Convicted sex offender who killed himself is named as prime suspect in Leah Croucher murder Hollywood star says Glasgow was ‘perfectly cast’ as Gotham in Batgirl ‘Toxic’ public interest could be ‘dangerous’ yet ‘crucial’ in Nicola Bulley case Man found in BMW after fatal stabbing ‘had crashed into parked cars’ British girl, three, stabbed in France knife attack ‘able to leave hospital in coming days’ Man arrested and bailed after student killed in crash Man arrested after ‘fight breaks out’ during Swan Lake performance