Man dies in hospital after alleged attack in Saltcoats
He's been named locally as 66-year-old Henry lee
Last updated 23rd Nov 2017
A pensioner attacked outside a pub in North Ayrshire has died of his injuries.
The incident happened in Green Street, Saltcoats, on Tuesday, when emergency services were called to reports of a man lying injured.
He was rushed to Crosshouse Hospital- where he passed away on Thursday afternoon.
The man’s been named locally as 66-year-old Henry Lee.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “A 66-year-old man succumbed to his injuries in hospital earlier today. Relatives are aware.
“A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”
A 16-year-old man appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court earlier, at the time charged with attempted murder in connection with the incident - he made no plea and was released on bail.
A date for his next appearance has yet to be set.