Man arrested after pensioner dies in Kilmarnock house fire
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 71-year-old woman in a house fire.
Catherine Kelly died following a blaze at the property in Kilmaurs Road, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, on Saturday February 11.
A 41-year-old man has been arrested and is being held in police custody, Police Scotland said.
He is expected to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Wednesday.
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