A MAN has been arrested after a sexual assault on a woman at a lane in Prestwick on Saturday night.
Police were called to Puddoch lane between the Main Street and Ladykirk Road at around midnight.
The lane was taped off over the weekend and forensic crews were spotted at the scene.
A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection to the alleged assault.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland told the Advertiser: “Police received a report of a sexual assault at 11.50 near Ladykirk Road.
“A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection.
“He is due before Ayr Sheriff Court today (yesterday).”
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