A MAJOR police probe was launched last night after a man was found dead inside a block of flats in Ardrossan following a disturbance.
The 59-year-old was discovered after emergency service vehicles arrived in Montgomerie Street.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by medics.
Meanwhile, a 24-year-old woman was also found lying seriously injured outside the building. She was rushed to Crosshouse Hospital, where her current condition is unknown.
Police confirmed this morning that a 40-year-old man had now been arrested in connection with the incidents.
Officers were alerted to the incident about 8.30pm last night (Tuesday, September 10).
Witnesses say they found a disturbing scene, with the woman lying prone outside the house. The body of the man was discovered once police entered the property.
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