A man has been arrested after a pensioner had her bag snatched by a callous thug when walking through a secluded area of Ardrossan earlier this morning.

The 77-year-old woman was walking along The Dam between Parkhouse Road and Stanley Road when the man snuck up behind her.

The assailant then made off with the lady's bag before a 41-year-old man was later arrested for alleged involvement in the robbery. 

He is currently being held in custody and due to appear in court.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police received a report of a robbery having taken place around 8.30am on Sunday, May 17.

"A 77-year-old woman was walking along The Dam, between Parkhouse Road and Stanley Road when a man approached her from behind and took her bag.

"A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this and is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Monday, May 18."