Man arrested in connection with the death of mother over 30 years ago
Shona Stevens, 31, was found with severe injuries on a path in woods near her home in Irvine, North Ayrshire, on 10 November 1994, according to police. She later died in hospital.
A 67-year-old man has been arrested in relation to her death, Police Scotland said on Friday.
Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Gillies, senior investigating officer on the case, said: "I would like to thank the members of the local community who assisted us in our enquiries.
"I am grateful for their information and input which contributed to our investigation."
Stevens, a mother of one, was last seen walking alone on a road close to her home after visiting shops at around 1.10pm on 10 November thirty one years ago. She was then found injured in a wooded area ten minutes later. Stevens died of her injuries in hospital three days later.
Ahead of the 30th anniversary of Stevens' death, police and her family issued a renewed appeal for information, following an initial appeal in 2021.
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