Police Scotland

CCTV footage shows Andrew Haggarty walking around Irvine town centre with the knife.

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Man ran through town centre with knife shouting 'someone is getting murdered'

Police were called to a three-vehicle crash in Beith

Police were called to a three-vehicle crash in Beith

Police Scotland

Three vehicle crash on busy road in Beith sparks emergency response

Kenneth Kilmurry pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of both cocaine and cannabis.

Kenneth Kilmurry pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of both cocaine and cannabis.

Kilwinning man said £150K drug haul was 'for personal use and to give to family'

He hit the man twice over the head, with a bottle of Buckfast, on the number 11 bus

He hit the man twice over the head, with a bottle of Buckfast, on the number 11 bus

Thug attacked man with Buckfast bottle after being headbutted on number 11 bus

Ryan Fisher (inset) pleaded guilty to one charge of assault when he appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.

Ryan Fisher (inset) pleaded guilty to one charge of assault when he appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.

Domestic violence

Saltcoats man jailed after 'extremely serious assault' on former partner

Police are appealing for assistance to trace missing Kilwinning teen Alice Hill.

Police are appealing for assistance to trace missing Kilwinning teen Alice Hill.

Police launch urgent appeal to trace Kilwinning teen last seen four days ago

A man has been arrested in connection with a reported dog attack on Shaw Place in Saltcoats.

A man has been arrested in connection with a reported dog attack on Shaw Place in Saltcoats.

Man arrested after police called to reports of 'dog attack' in Saltcoats

The needles were found discarded outside the Cranberry Moss Community Centre.

The needles were found discarded outside the Cranberry Moss Community Centre.

Police Scotland

Shock and disgust as needles found discarded at Kilwinning community centre

It is hoped that Ayrshire officers will have access to body cameras at the beginning of next year.

It is hoped that Ayrshire officers will have access to body cameras at the beginning of next year.

Top cop confirms potential 'body cam' rollout date for Ayrshire officers

Praise was given for the building of confidence with victims of historic crimes.

Praise was given for the building of confidence with victims of historic crimes.

North Ayrshire Council

Victims praised for bravery as reports of 'historic rape offences' rise in NA

Locals have urged caution after reports of an attempted housebreaking in Kilwinning.

Locals have urged caution after reports of an attempted housebreaking in Kilwinning.

Locals warned after attempted housebreaking incident in Kilwinning

Locals reported seeing and hearing a police helicopter in the area.

Locals reported seeing and hearing a police helicopter in the area.

Manhunt launched as blade found after attack on teen outside Kilwinning pub

Specially trained dog Boo assisted the multi-agency partnership.

Specially trained dog Boo assisted the multi-agency partnership.

'Boo' helps police sniff out £24K of illegal nicotine products in North Ayrshire

The incident is alleged to have taken place on Garven Road in Stevenston.

The incident is alleged to have taken place on Garven Road in Stevenston.

Man taken to hospital as police launch probe into 'serious assault' in Stevenston

He pleaded guilty to five charges at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.

He pleaded guilty to five charges at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.

Dalry man snared after trying to meet 'girl of 13' for sexual activity

Police attended after concerns were raised for a teenage boy within a park in Ardrossan.

Police attended after concerns were raised for a teenage boy within a park in Ardrossan.

Police Scotland

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Police called to report of 'concern for teenage boy' in Ardrossan park

Dad and son in dock after cops find gun and £300k of drugs and dirty money

Dad and son in dock after cops find gun and £300k of drugs and dirty money

Glasgow High Court

Dad and son in dock after cops find gun and £300k of drugs and dirty money

Three teenage girls were arrested after an incident on Kilwinning Road in Stevenston.

Three teenage girls were arrested after an incident on Kilwinning Road in Stevenston.

Police Scotland

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Three teenage girls arrested following 'disturbance' in Stevenston

Past events have proved popular.

Past events have proved popular.

Popular emergency services day event returning to the Garnock Valley

Reconviction rates in Ayrshire are higher than anywhere else in Scotland.

Reconviction rates in Ayrshire are higher than anywhere else in Scotland.

Ayr Sheriff Court

Ayrshire criminals more likely to reoffend than anywhere else in Scotland

Lewis Brown pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine when he appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.

Lewis Brown pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine when he appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.

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North Ayrshire man could be facing jail after he's caught with near £10K cocaine haul

David Duffy pleaded guilty to one charge at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.

David Duffy pleaded guilty to one charge at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Man brandished machete and crossbow at heating engineers in Kilwinning

He grew the cultivation in a property in Kilbirnie.

He grew the cultivation in a property in Kilbirnie.

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Man behind bars after admitting growing cannabis worth up to £50k in Kilbirnie

Emergency crews rushed to the south beach area of Ardrossan on Wednesday, July 17.

Emergency crews rushed to the south beach area of Ardrossan on Wednesday, July 17.

Police Scotland

Person injured after 'altercation' on bus travelling through Ardrossan

Mark Gallagher broke into two businesses in the Three Towns.

Mark Gallagher broke into two businesses in the Three Towns.

Man jailed after stealing items worth thousands in Three Towns break-ins

Archibald attacked a shop worker at Asda in Ardrossan.

Archibald attacked a shop worker at Asda in Ardrossan.

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Saltcoats man gets chance to kick addiction issues after attacking shop worker

He was sentenced at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court.

He was sentenced at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court.

Dalry man gets last chance to avoid jail for 'completely ignoring' court orders

John McKellar will return to Kilmarnock Sheriff Court at a later date.

John McKellar will return to Kilmarnock Sheriff Court at a later date.

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Man who threatened to set ex's home on fire is given final chance to avoid jail

A woman has been arrested in connection with attempted murder and is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Friday, July 12.

A woman has been arrested in connection with attempted murder and is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Friday, July 12.

Attempted murder

Woman charged with attempted murder after person falls from window in Ardrossan

Police arrested 43-year-old Ian Hedges at the scene after he broke into a house in Kilbirnie.

Police arrested 43-year-old Ian Hedges at the scene after he broke into a house in Kilbirnie.

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Girl, 12, terrified after thief broke in to Kilbirnie house while she was home alone

Police at the scene of a flat in Glasgow Street in Ardrossan on July 11.

Police at the scene of a flat in Glasgow Street in Ardrossan on July 11.

Police Scotland

Woman arrested for 'assault' after person 'falls from window' in Ardrossan

The bike was reported stolen from Winton Street in Ardrossan.

The bike was reported stolen from Winton Street in Ardrossan.

Police investigating after 'motorbike theft' on Ardrossan street

John Sturgeon was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow on Wednesday, July 3.

John Sturgeon was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow on Wednesday, July 3.

Man jailed after committing rape, physical and sexual abuse across Ayrshire

Ryan Cullen was given

Ryan Cullen was given

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

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Saltcoats man given 'one last chance' after racking up 12th driving conviction

It comes after recorded crime data was released by the Scottish Government.

It comes after recorded crime data was released by the Scottish Government.

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North Ayrshire towns amongst most dangerous in Scotland, data reveals

Smoke has been visible from parts of North Ayrshire.

Smoke has been visible from parts of North Ayrshire.

Smoke visible from North Ayrshire after huge fire at Renfrewshire battery plant

One councillor said that concerning matters have gone unreported - such as a syringe being found in a local park.

One councillor said that concerning matters have gone unreported - such as a syringe being found in a local park.

North Ayrshire Council

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Syringe found in North Ayrshire park 'not reported' amid falling confidence in police

Police probe online scams at two addresses in Largs

Police probe online scams at two addresses in Largs

New fraud investigation team launched to help North Ayrshire police fight cyber crime

Part of the road was closed for over two hours following the crash.

Part of the road was closed for over two hours following the crash.

Man charged as person taken to hospital following multi-vehicle crash on A78

David Paterson pleaded guilty to a pair of charges at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.

David Paterson pleaded guilty to a pair of charges at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week.

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Ardrossan pensioner jailed after he was caught sending sexual messages to boy of 14

He admitted breaching court orders on four occasions.

He admitted breaching court orders on four occasions.

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Convicted sex offender jailed for breaching court orders four times in Ardrossan

The two men appeared in private at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court.

The two men appeared in private at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court.

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Two men in court in connection with 'child sexual assault' report in West Kilbride

Evolution Skatepark has been subjected to

Evolution Skatepark has been subjected to

North Ayrshire Council

Fate of Three Towns skatepark in doubt after spate of 'extreme vandalism'

Police have appealed for information from the public.

Police have appealed for information from the public.

Girl, 12, fighting for life after horror crash on A78 in North Ayrshire

A heavy police presence was noted in the area.

A heavy police presence was noted in the area.

Police Scotland

Man taken to hospital in Glasgow after being 'found injured' in Stevenston

A number of police vehicles and officers have been seen rushing to Countess Street in Saltcoats.

A number of police vehicles and officers have been seen rushing to Countess Street in Saltcoats.

Police Scotland

Major police response rushes to Countess Street in Saltcoats

Data was provided for speed van locations across Ayrshire - as well as the average speed cameras on the A77.

Data was provided for speed van locations across Ayrshire - as well as the average speed cameras on the A77.

REVEALED: How many speeding offences have occurred at Ayrshire camera locations?

Police are appealing for information after a vehicle was set alight in Kilbirnie.

Police are appealing for information after a vehicle was set alight in Kilbirnie.

Burning van rolls in street narrowly missing vehicles and homes after firebugs strike

A vehicle appears to have collided with the fence surrounding Moffat House in Saltcoats.

A vehicle appears to have collided with the fence surrounding Moffat House in Saltcoats.

Police Scotland

Police in attendance as vehicle has 'near collision' with building in Saltcoats

Police are appealing for assistance to trace missing Saltcoats woman Amanda Ball.

Police are appealing for assistance to trace missing Saltcoats woman Amanda Ball.

Missing persons

Police appeal for help to trace missing Saltcoats woman as welfare concerns grow

The A760 between Kilbirnie and Lochwinnoch is currently closed following a collision between a motorbike and motorhome.

The A760 between Kilbirnie and Lochwinnoch is currently closed following a collision between a motorbike and motorhome.

Man taken to hospital after motorbike and motorhome crash in North Ayrshire

Police carried out extensive searches in the area on Wednesday, May 15, night.

Police carried out extensive searches in the area on Wednesday, May 15, night.

Police Scotland

'No one traced' after police hunt for 'wanted' man in Ardrossan

Two men were hit by vehicles in Kilbirnie and Beith within a 24-hour period over the weekend.

Two men were hit by vehicles in Kilbirnie and Beith within a 24-hour period over the weekend.

Police Scotland

Two Garnock Valley hit-and-run incidents in 24 hours as men struck by cars

Local reports stated that Saltcoats Road in Stevenston was closed off around the time of the incident.

Local reports stated that Saltcoats Road in Stevenston was closed off around the time of the incident.

Police Scotland

Man taken to hospital after emergency crews 'close road in Stevenston'