Woman charged in Kilmarnock death probe

A woman has been charged with culpable homicide over the death of a man in Kilmarnock.

Woman charged with culpable homicide

Martin Gorman, 41, was found seriously injured by police at a property in Croe Place in the East Ayrshire town in the early hours of Thursday.

He was taken to Crosshouse Hospital by ambulance but died shortly after.

Lisa Burnett was arrested in connection with the incident and appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Friday.

The 28-year-old, from Kilmarnock, was charged with culpable homicide.

She made no plea or declaration during the private court appearance and was released on bail.

The case has been continued for further examination with a future court date to be set.