Woman arrested in connection with death of Mark Blackwood in Ayr

Officers were called out to a disturbance in Glenmuir Place earlier this month

Author: Alice FaulknerPublished 17th Jul 2025

A 40-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the death of man in Ayr.

Emergency services were called out to a flat in Glenmuir Place on Saturday 5 July at around 8.10pm.

Inside, 42-year-old Mark Blackwood was found seriously injured and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police officer have said that enquiries are ongoing.

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