Firearm discharged in 'targeted attack' in Kilmarnock

Police have appealed for information after a firearm was discharged at a property in Kilmarnock in what is believed to be a targeted attack.

Officers received a report of a window being damaged at a flat on Mosshead Road shortly after 20:00 on 12 October.

Police Scotland said an investigation involving specialist officers has established a firearm was involved in the incident.

No one was injured in the incident.

Det Insp Jamie Carruth said extensive inquiries had been carried out and CCTV was being reviewed.

He said: "Forensic work has also been carried out and officers will remain in the area as our investigation continues.

"We believe this was a targeted attack and are following a number of lines of enquiry.

"This was a completely reckless act and there could have been much more serious consequences.

"It is vital that we trace the person responsible as soon as possible."

Police have appealed for anyone with information on the incident to contact them.