Gunshots in North Ayrshire after car fire as police probe trio of 'linked' incidents

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Gunshots were heard in a North Ayrshire street the day after a car was set on fire and a man suffered a serious head injury in a neighbouring town.Police have this afternoon revealed the astonishing details of a trio of incidents they believe to be linked and targeted in Ardrossan and Saltcoats.And detectives blasted the behaviour of those involved – labelling it as "extremely reckless" – as they launched an investigation and an appeal for information.The drama began around 1am on Friday morning when officers were called to a disturbance on Eglinton Road at Dalry Road in Ardrossan.A 20-year-old man was found with a head injury and taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock for treatment.

A vehicle had also been damaged.Later that same day, around 11pm, police were out again in Ardrossan following reports of a car fire on McDowall Avenue.

Nobody was injured during this incident.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.Then on Saturday night, around 7.30pm, officers responded after gunshots were heard on Munro Walk, Saltcoats.

Police confirmed no injuries.Detective Inspector Stephen McCulloch said: “We believe that these incidents are all linked, and targeted.