MAN IN COURT OVER RAPE OF YOUNG MUM KIRSTY
29- year- old arrested following tragic death
A man has appeared in court after being accused of the rape of a young mum found dead in her home.
Major crime detectives believe tragic Kirsty Robertson, 29, was subjected to a brutal sexual attack.
The mum- of- two was discovered dead in her Ayr home on October 20.
A police spokesman said: “A 29- year- old man has been arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault of a 29- year- old woman in Ayr.”
A man has appeared in court after being accused of the rape of a mum found dead in her home.
Kirsty Robertson was discovered inside her house in Ayr’s Fulshaw Place.
Her death, on October 20, stunned pals and the community.
Now police probing the case believe she was subjected to a brutal sexual assault.
Her death, which is still being treated as unexplained, remains an active investigation for major crime detectives.
The 29- year- old suspect, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared on petition at Ayr Sheriff Court and made no plea.
He was released on bail. A police spokesman said:
“Police can confirm that a 29- year- old man has been arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault of a 29- year- old woman in Ayr.”
Forensic teams sealed off Kirsty’s house following her death but ruled out murder.
However, the tragedy has remained unexplained as officers try to piece together her final moments.
Among their tasks is to determine if and when any alleged sexual assault took place.
Neighbours told how Kirsty had hosted a “small gathering” the night before she was found.
The mum- of- two was described as an “absolute diamond” by pals, who helped raise £ 3000 to help pay the cost of her funeral.
They will stage another fundraiser for her children this Friday at Pro Soccer.
Death remains unexplained