Man arrested over fatal Kilmarnock house fire

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 71-year-old woman in a house fire.
The man is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court (file photo)The man is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court (file photo)
The man is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court (file photo)

Catherine Kelly died following a blaze at the property in Kilmaurs Road, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, on Saturday February 11.

A 41-year-old man has been arrested and is being held in police custody, Police Scotland said.

He is expected to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Wednesday.