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Eight youths charged after bus station murder bid in Kilmarnock

Eight youths have been charged over an attack on a man at Kilmarnock bus station which detectives are treating as attempted murder. Police Scotland said the 29-year-old was seriously assaulted in Green Street at about 21:45 on Friday 20 March. The man was taken to the town's Crosshouse Hospital but no details on his condition have been released. A force spokesperson said seven male youths, aged between 12 and 17, and a 16-year-old female have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. They were released on an undertaking to appear at court at a later date. The spokesperson added: "A report will be submitted to the relevant authorities." Copyright 2026 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.

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Eight youths charged after bus station murder bid in Kilmarnock

Eight youths have been charged over an attack on a man at Kilmarnock bus station which detectives are treating as attempted murder. Police Scotland said the 29-year-old was seriously assaulted in Green Street at about 21:45 on Friday 20…

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