A MAN has been arrested in connection with the death of an Ayrshire father who was killed “for absolutely no reason”, according to police.
Officers say Sean McKay, 23, was the victim of an unprovoked attacked in Dalry on Sunday, sparking a murder inquiry.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the attack, which took place at 9.05pm in St Margaret’s Avenue.
Paramedics attended but McKay died at the scene.
Despite the arrest, officers are still asking for witnesses.
Before the arrest was announced, Detective Inspector Stephen McCulloch said: “Our priority is to find the person responsible for this crime as soon as possible and we need the help of the community to do so.
“So far the support and response from locals has been helpful to our investigation; however, we still need people to come forward with any information they may have as it could prove crucial to the inquiry.”
On Saturday, a 17-year-old was stabbed in Peden Avenue, near St Margaret Avenue.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident and is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court later.
McCulloch previously said the incidents are “not directly linked”.
He commented: “With regard to this incident and the serious assault on Peden Avenue, Dalry, on Saturday night, as a result of extensive and ongoing inquiries in the local area, we are following positive lines of inquiry in relation to each incident.
“We can confirm that, whilst the incidents are not directly linked, we are continuing investigations to establish the full circumstances.”
Anyone with information can contact police by phoning 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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