POLICE have confirmed that a search of a premises in Kilwinning turned up negative.

Officers executed a search warrant in the Byres Road area of the town on Tuesday morning.

However, the search turned up negative and police say enquiries are continuing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9.40am on Tuesday, October 8, police executed a warrant at a property in Byres Road, Kilwinning.

"A search of the premises proved negative and enquiries are ongoing.”