Second man charged amid murder probe into death of Alan Lawson in North Ayrshire

February 28, 2024

A second suspect has been charged as part of a murder investigation into the death of a man in North Ayrshire.

Alan Lawson was assaulted at a property in Alexander Avenue, Largs, over the weekend of Saturday 3 February.

The 36-year-old, from Saltcoats, died in hospital on Tuesday 6 February and a murder probe was subsequently launched following a post-mortem examination.

On Wednesday, Police Scotland confirmed a second man has now been arrested and charged in connection with Mr Lawson's death.

The 27-year-old suspect is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court later in the day.

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Jordan Honeyman, 29, appeared in the dock earlier this month accused or murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice.

He made no plea to the two charges and was remanded in custody ahead of his next court appearance expected this week.

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