Police have arrested a teenager in connection with an incident where a child was allegedly struck with a firework.

The Herald recently reported that a nine-year-old girl was allegedly struck on the head with a firework in Knox Place, Saltcoats, on November 5. 

Inspector Colin Convery confirmed today that an 18-year-old man from Saltcoats has been arrested in connection with the incident.

A report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.