A MAN has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a house in Ayr yesterday.

South Ayrshire Police confirmed a 45-year-old man was placed under arrest earlier today in conenction with the break-in to a property in Craigie Avenue.

The incident took place on Sunday, February 24 and there are no further details as of yet, but the man has appeared in court today.

A report was submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and the man appeared at Ayr Sheriff Court today (Monday 25 February 2019).

Anyone with information on crime in their community is encouraged to contact Police Scotland by calling the national non-emergency number 101 (in an emergency always dial 999). Information can also be passed via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.