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Scottish Sun
18-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Woman in court charged with murder after man allegedly stabbed to death in Scots town
The woman, 40, made no plea and was committed for further examination. She was remanded in custody MURDER RAP Woman in court charged with murder after man allegedly stabbed to death in Scots town Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN has appeared in the dock charged with the murder of a man in a Scots seaside town. Jade Bell, 40, appeared in a private hearing at Ayr Sheriff Court today — accused over the death of 42-year-old Mark Blackwood. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Emergency crews raced to the scene following reports of a disturbance Credit: Stephen Gibson / Buchanan Photos 2 Jade Bell made no plea and was committed for further examination. She was remanded in custody. Credit: Alamy Bell, of Troon, made no plea and was committed for further examination. She was remanded in custody. Cops launched a major investigation after Mr Blackwood was found fatally injured in a flat in Glenmuir Place, Ayr, on the evening of Saturday, July 5. Emergency crews raced to the scene around 8.10pm following reports of a disturbance — but tragically, Mr Blackwood couldn't be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives locked down the residential area as forensic teams combed the property for clues. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'The 40-year-old woman arrested in connection with the death of Mark Blackwood in Ayr has been charged. 'Around 8.10pm on Saturday, 5 July, we were called to a report of a man found seriously injured in a flat in Glenmuir Place. 'Mark was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing.' Officers are still urging anyone with information to come forward as the probe continues. It comes following another tragedy in Ayrshire, when a 14-year-old boy died after being struck by a car. The youngster, named as Aiden McLuckie was knocked down by a Vauxhall Corsa as he walked on the A76 near Hurlford yesterday. Man who stabbed woman to death as she slept confesses to her murder Mercy crews rushed to the spot of the collision but the schoolboy was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency services raced to the collision but, despite efforts to save him, the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver of the Corsa and his two passengers were checked over by paramedics, but didn't need to go to hospital. The road was closed for several hours to allow collision investigations to take place.
Scottish Sun
17-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Woman, 40, arrested after man allegedly stabbed to death in Scots town
Emergency crews rushed to the scene around 8.10pm after the alarm was raised over an alleged disturbance NICKED Woman, 40, arrested after man allegedly stabbed to death in Scots town Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN has been arrested after the death of a man in Ayr earlier this month. Mark Blackwood was found with fatal injuries in the town's Glenmuir Place on July 5. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A woman has been arrested following the death of a man in Glenmuir Place, Ayr Credit: Stephen Gibson / Buchanan Photos Emergency crews rushed to the scene around 8.10pm after the alarm was raised over an alleged disturbance. But Mr Blackwood could not be saved and the 42-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Cops have since arrested a 40-year-old woman in connection with his death. Police launched a major probe following his passing. Officers are continuing to investigate and anyone with information has been urged to get in touch. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 40-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the death of 42-year-old man, Mark Blackwood, in Ayr. "Around 8.10pm on Saturday, 5 July, 2025, we were called to a report of a man found seriously injured in a flat in Glenmuir Place. "He was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing." Following Mr Blackwood's death, police swarmed the residential area. Specialist forensic officers also attended and scoured the scene for clues. Fire crews tackle major building blaze in Scots town centre as roads closed and locals told 'avoid the area' Elsewhere in Ayrshire, a 14-year-old boy has tragically died after being struck by a car. The youngster was knocked down by a Vauxhall Corsa as he walked on the A76 near Hurlford yesterday. Mercy crews rushed to the spot of the collision but the schoolboy was pronounced dead at the scene.
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Police launch murder investigation after man ‘stabbed to death' in Scots town
Detectives are following several leads DEATH PROBE Police launch murder investigation after man 'stabbed to death' in Scots town Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MURDER probe has been launched after a man was "stabbed to death" in a Scots town. Mark Blackwood, 42, was pronounced dead at the scene of a disturbance in Ayr on Saturday night. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Police and forensics at the scene Credit: Stephen Gibson / Buchanan Photos It is understood he had been stabbed and was found seriously injured in a flat on Glenmuir Place around 8.10pm. Emergency crews raced to the scene but tragically they were unable to save his life. Detectives are now treating his death as murder after a post-mortem was carried out. A major investigation has been launched to find his killer. Specialist resources have also been drafted in to help find out what happened. The area was closed off as forensics scoured the area while uniformed cops stood guard. Senior investigators have said they are following a number of leads as they probe Mark's killing. They have also launched a major incident portal for the public to pass on information they think could be useful. Detectives have urged anyone with information to get in touch. Detective Inspector Steven Slater said it is vital they find answers for Mark's family. Man shot by cops as bomb squad swoops on village pub with 100m cordon set up He said: 'Our thoughts are with Mark's family and friends at this very difficult time. "It is vital that we get answers for them and we are fully committed to this. "An extensive investigation is ongoing and officers are following a number of lines of enquiry. Do you have information about Mark's murder? A dedicated Major Incident Public Portal has been set up cops probing Mark's murder. Any information can be passed on anonymously here. 'Additional officers remain in the area, and I would encourage anyone who has concerns, or any information, to approach them. 'I continue to appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything that could assist with our investigation to get in touch by contacting Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3237 of 5 July, 2025.'
