Overview
- Police Scotland said officers were called at about 1.10am to a report of a man causing a disturbance at a property on Cathkin Place in Kilwinning.
- A cordon was established around the Whitehirst Park area and residents were urged to stay indoors as the response continued through the morning.
- Armed officers attended along with paramedics and fire crews as part of a multi‑agency operation.
- The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dispatched one appliance to nearby Prestonfield Avenue at 2.23am to assist and crews remained at the location.
- Some outlets described the incident as a suspected hostage situation, a characterization not confirmed by police.