Man charged with murder in connection with Ardrossan shooting

James Ferguson appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Tuesday

Author: Paul KellyPublished 26th May 2020

A man has appeared in court accused of a fatal shooting in North Ayrshire.

James Ferguson has been charged with murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice.

42-year-old Paul Cairns was injured at a house in Ardrossan shortly before 5pm on Sunday, he died at the scene.

Ferguson was arrested on Monday and appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

The 42-year-old from Kilwinning made no plea and was remanded in custody.

He is expected to appear at court again within the next eight days.

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