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07 Sept 2025

Second teenager charged over death of 44-year-old man

Second teenager charged over death of 44-year-old man

A second teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a man in North Ayrshire.

John Taylor, 44, was found with serious injuries outside his home in Pollock Crescent, Kilwinning, at around 1.55pm on Friday October 18.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said a 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death.

Another 19-year-old and a 26-year-old have previously been arrested and charged in connection with the death.

Police said they have appeared in court.

A 53-year-old man who was previously arrested has been released pending further inquiries.

Detectives have set up a website that gives members of the public access to a form to send information directly to the major investigation team, which can be submitted anonymously.

The portal can be accessed at: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT24S10-PO1.

Alternatively, anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 1878 of October 18.

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