Teenager arrested in connection with Kilmarnock town centre attempted murder of schoolboy

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A teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted murder in Kilmarnock.The incident happened around 6.15pm on Monday, October 24 on Soulis Street when a 14-year-old male youth sustained serious injuries and was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment.The 17-year-old male is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court today (Wednesday).Detective Inspector Laura Young, of Kilmarnock CID, said: “We would like to thank the public for their response following our previous appeal.”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.

On Monday a Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At 6.20pm on Monday, October 24, we received a report that a male youth had been seriously assaulted at Soulis Street in Kilmarnock."He has been taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment and enquiries are ongoing.”And on the night a Stagecoach West spokesperson said: "Due to a police incident in Kilmarnock town centre, Stagecoach buses were diverted from Kilmarnock Bus Station for a short period of time on the evening of October 24."Bus services continued to operate from town centre stops close to the bus station with staff on hand to assist passengers."Don't miss the latest Ayrshire headlines –sign up to our free daily newsletter here