IN THE DOCK

Paul Cairns death: Second suspect charged after man killed in alleged Ayrshire shooting

A SECOND suspect has been charged in connection with the death of a man who died in an alleged Ayrshire shooting.

Cops confirmed that a 50-year-old has now been nicked after Paul Cairns, 42, lost his life in Ardrossan on Sunday.

Armed officers and a force helicopter had been called to Nithsdale Road in the town on Sunday at around 4.50pm.

Paul's partner Vicky Woods, 46, who is believed to have been in the house at the time of the alleged incident, was unhurt.

He suffered serious injuries in the alleged shooting and later died on the scene.

A 42-year-old was the first suspect to be arrested in connection with the death after he was nicked in Kilwinning.

Officers later confirmed he had been charged.

Now, a second suspect has been arrested and subsequently charged and is scheduled to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court tomorrow.

Officers were sent to the area to reassure the residents - and the force called on anyone with information to come forward and help their investigation.

Chief Inspector Brian Shaw, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Paul Cairns at this very difficult time and they ask to be left alone to come to terms with what has happened.

"I would like to reassure the community that we do not believe that there is an ongoing risk to the public.

“Additional officers have been deployed to the area and high visibility patrols will continue to provide further reassurance in the community.

“Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding this death are ongoing and we are keen to talk to anyone who may have information that would help our investigation or who may have seen anything before or after the incident.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 2316 of Sunday, 24 May, 2020, or call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”