Woman, 40, charged with murder after death of man in flat
Emergency services were called to reports of a 42-year-old found seriously injured at a property on Glenmuir Place around 8.10pm on July 5.
Mark Blackwood was pronounced dead at the scene.
On Friday, Jade Bell appeared at Ayr Sheriff Court where she faced a charge of murder.
The 40-year-old, from Troon, made no plea during an initial appearance and was remanded in custody.
She will appear in court again within the next eight days.
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