Man charged over body found in car on A77 in Ayr
Police are treating it as murder.
Last updated 6th Aug 2020
A man has been charged after a body was found in a car on the A77 road in Ayr.
Michael Thomson, 46, was found dead in a blue Ford Fiesta parked on a layby on the A77 near Dalmilling Golf Course, between Holmston and Whitletts roundabouts in Ayr. This was reported to police around 6pm on Saturday, 25 July.
His death was initially treated as unexplained but officers say it is now being treated as murder after an extensive investigation.
Detective Chief Inspector Alan McAlpine, senior investigating officer, said: "I would like to thank the public for their response to our appeals for information during our investigation. I'd also like to thank the local community for their patience during the part closure of the A77 while we conducted enquiries."
The 54-year-old is due to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court on Thursday, 6 August.
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