Man, 26, charged in connection with death of Newmilns woman

47-year-old Michelle Thomson was pronounced dead at the scene

Author: Alice FaulknerPublished 24th Sep 2025

A man has been arrested and charged over the death of a woman in East Ayrshire.

Police were called to a home in Newmilns on Tuesday 23 September 2025 to reports of an injured woman.

47-year-old Michelle Thomson was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her family are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

A 26-year-old man is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Thursday 25 September 2025.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. 

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