Alan Lawson death: Man appears in court charged with North Ayrshire murder
Alan Lawson, 36, died in hospital earlier this month after being assaulted at a property in Largs.
Tuesday 20 February 2024 16:57, UK
A suspect has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man in North Ayrshire.
Alan Lawson was assaulted at a property in Largs over the weekend of Saturday 3 February.
The 36-year-old, from Saltcoats, died in hospital on Tuesday 6 February.
A murder probe was launched following a post-mortem examination, with police reporting officers were following a "positive line of inquiry".
In an update on Tuesday morning, Police Scotland confirmed a 29-year-old man had been arrested and charged in connection with Mr Lawson's death.
A force spokesperson added: "A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal."
Later in the day, suspect Jordan Honeyman appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court in connection with the case.
Honeyman, of Largs, has been accused of murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice.
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He made no plea to the two charges and was remanded in custody.
Honeyman is due back in court within the next eight days.