A 26-YEAR-OLD man has been 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 on Wednesday that a 26-year-old man arrested on Tuesday has now been charged.

He is expected to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court in due course.