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Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
Suspect arrested after man dies in Scots street
Paul Wright was found unresponsive in the street in Kilmarnock last week Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SUSPECT has been arrested after a man died in a Scots street. Paul Wright was found unresponsive in Orchard Street in Kilmarnock on Tuesday, April 22 after having been "acting erratically". Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Paul Wright was found dead in Orchard Street in Kilmarnock last Tuesday Credit: John Kirkby 2 Marvin Baird revealed he had known Mr Wright for years and was shocked to find out the man who died outside his flat was his pal Credit: John Kirkby Despite efforts to save him, the 56-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Police now say they have arrested a 49-year-old man in connection with Mr Wright's death. We told the victim had collapsed and died outside the home of former star of TV show The Scheme, Marvin Baird revealed he had known Mr Wright for years and was shocked to find out the man who died outside his flat was his pal. Marvin said: 'I'd known Paul for years. He collapsed right outside my flat window. I saw all the fuss but I didn't realise it was him. 'I couldn't believe it when I heard it was Paul. It's not nice news. 'He had his troubles but it's a shame to hear of anyone passing away. I'm sad for him and his family.' The death of Mr Wright - who is understood to have recently been released from prison - left neighbours reeling as police and forensic crews descended on their quiet street as they combed for clues. Locals say they raised the alarm with some reportedly battling to revive Mr Wright before paramedics arrived. Police cordoned off three separate areas of the Longpark area of the town as they carried out enquiries and fingertip searches. Detectives from CID gathered CCTV from neighbouring businesses as they tried to piece together Mr Wright's final movements after he was described as 'behaving erratically' in the lead-up to his death. Everyone thinks fentanyl killer who murdered mum & dad is nice bloke & I'm real killer - even my relatives accused me One woman said: 'He was apparently running around the street and then someone said he just collapsed. 'People started shouting for help and tried to resuscitate him but it was too late. It's quite shocking really.' A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Around 5.25pm on Tuesday, 22 April, 2025, emergency services were called to reports of an unresponsive man on Orchard Street in Kilmarnock. "He was pronounced dead at the scene. A 49-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death. Enquiries are ongoing. "
Scottish Sun
23-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
Marvin Baird left stunned after pal found dead feared ‘stabbed' outside The Scheme star's flat
MARVIN Baird has told of his shock after his pal was found 'killed' outside The Scheme star's flat in what's feared to have been a fatal stabbing. Recovering addict Marvin told how cops swarmed his street in KIlmarnock last night after a man was found collapsed in the road outside his living room window. 4 Cops and mercy crews descended on Kilmarnock last night Credit: John Kirkby 4 Marvin was stunned to learn the victim was his pal Paul Wright Credit: John Kirkby 4 Police and forensic crews combed the quiet street for evidence Credit: John Kirkby 4 Officers cordoned off three separate areas of the Longpark area of the town Credit: John Kirkby But the 46-year-old - who found fame in the controversial 2010 BBC documentary - said he was stunned to learn the victim was his pal Paul Wright, 56. The death is being investigated by a team of officers including murder cops. Marvin said: 'I'd known Paul for years. He collapsed right outside my flat window. I saw all the fuss but I didn't realise it was him. 'I couldn't believe it when I heard it was Paul. It's not nice news. 'He had his troubles but it's a shame to hear of anyone passing away. I'm sad for him and his family.' The victim - understood to have recently been released from prison - was found dead in the town's Orchard Street on Tuesday just before 5:30pm. Neighbours told of their shock at seeing police and forensic crews descending on their quiet street as they combed for clues. Locals say they raised the alarm with some reportedly battling to revive Mr Wright before paramedics arrived. Police cordoned off three separate areas of the Longpark area of the town as they carried out enquiries and fingertip searches. Detectives from CID gathered CCTV from neighbouring businesses as they tried to piece together Mr Wright's final movements after he was described as 'behaving erratically' in the lead-up to his death. Moment mum beats woman in love triangle attack just days before she killed ex One woman said: 'He was apparently running around the street and then someone said he just collapsed. 'I'm not sure if he was injured first but they're saying he later just dropped dead in the street. People started shouting for help and tried to resuscitate him but it was too late. It's quite shocking really.' Another local said: 'The dead guy had a reputation round these parts but it's still a big shock.' A neighbour said: 'I heard was a guy laying in the street. No one realised he was hurt. Honestly I think folk thought he was probably drunk but seemingly he had been stabbed. It's terrible. Poor fella.' Inspector Martin Lawrie said: 'Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this death. 'Officers will remain in the area over the course of tonight and tomorrow. 'Anyone with any information or concerns can speak to them, or call Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 2460 of Tuesday, 22 April, 2025.'
