Police locked down the street after the incident this afternoon.
A man has been arrested following a death at a property in an East Ayrshire village.
Cops were alerted to the incident Newmilns area this afternoon, Tuesday, September 23, at around 12:30pm.
Officers confirmed that a 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an assault.
The death is being treated as unexplained and police enquiries are ongoing.
An image from the scene shows two forensic officers on the street carrying a bag.
Another shows a number of police vehicles locking down the street, with an area taped off.
Locals were reportedly told to stay in their homes and businsses in the area were forced to shut.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.20pm on Tuesday, 23 September, 2025 we were called to an address in the Newmilns area of East Ayrshire following a death.
“The death is being treated as unexplained. A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an assault and enquiries are ongoing.”