Woman assaulted and robbed in series of 'terrifying' Kilmarnock incidents

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A woman was assaulted and robbed in Kilmarnock last night before a property was broken into hours later.Police described the incidents, one on Bonnyton Road and the second on Irvine Road, as 'terrifying' for the victims.Around 5pm last night, police were called to the Bonnyton Road area of town to a report of a woman having been robbed and assaulted.Hours later at 7.40pm on nearby Irvine Road, cops were called again to a break-in of a property.Police have confirmed this evening that a 30-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman have been arrested and charged in connection with a robbery and a housebreaking in Kilmarnock.The man and woman are due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court today.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.Inspector Iain Farmer, of Kilmarnock Police Station, said: “These were terrifying incidents for the victims but thankfully we have arrested two people in connection with them.“Police will continue to treat such incidents as a priority and there will be an increased police presence in the area.“I would also encourage the local community to look out for one another and anyone who notices anything suspicious should contact police via 101.”Don't miss the latest Ayrshire headlines –sign up to our free daily newsletter here