Police launch murder investigation after man ‘stabbed to death' in Scots town
DEATH PROBE Police launch murder investigation after man 'stabbed to death' in Scots town
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A MURDER probe has been launched after a man was "stabbed to death" in a Scots town.
Mark Blackwood, 42, was pronounced dead at the scene of a disturbance in Ayr on Saturday night.
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It is understood he had been stabbed and was found seriously injured in a flat on Glenmuir Place around 8.10pm.
Emergency crews raced to the scene but tragically they were unable to save his life.
Detectives are now treating his death as murder after a post-mortem was carried out.
A major investigation has been launched to find his killer.
Specialist resources have also been drafted in to help find out what happened.
The area was closed off as forensics scoured the area while uniformed cops stood guard.
Senior investigators have said they are following a number of leads as they probe Mark's killing.
They have also launched a major incident portal for the public to pass on information they think could be useful.
Detectives have urged anyone with information to get in touch.
Detective Inspector Steven Slater said it is vital they find answers for Mark's family.
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He said: 'Our thoughts are with Mark's family and friends at this very difficult time.
"It is vital that we get answers for them and we are fully committed to this.
"An extensive investigation is ongoing and officers are following a number of lines of enquiry.
Do you have information about Mark's murder?
A dedicated Major Incident Public Portal has been set up cops probing Mark's murder.
Any information can be passed on anonymously here.
'Additional officers remain in the area, and I would encourage anyone who has concerns, or any information, to approach them.
'I continue to appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything that could assist with our investigation to get in touch by contacting Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3237 of 5 July, 2025.'
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