A 12-YEAR-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with this week's devastating fire in Kilmarnock.
The boy, who cannot be identified due to his age, was released on an undertaking to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court later this month.
The fire, which broke out on Sandbed Street around 9.30pm on Monday, spread to several neighbouring businesses and crew worked throughout the night in a bid to contain the blaze.
It caused major damage to a number of shops and businesses and led to part of the building collapsing.
Police Scotland revealed today: "Around 9.30pm on Monday, July 14, we received a report of a fire at a premises on Sandbed Street. There were no reported injuries.
"The youth has been released on an undertaking to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court later this month.
"The fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 3692 of 14 July, 2025.
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