Shock charge in 30-year-old case of mum found fatally injured near Scottish home
Police have charged a man in relation to the death of a mother more than 30 years ago.
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Shona Stevens, 31, died in hospital after being found badly injured on a woodland path near her home in Irvine, North Ayrshire, on November 10, 1994.
More than 30 years later, Police Scotland announced a significant development in the case, having arrested a 67-year-old man on Friday.
Less than 24 hours later, the force revealed the man had been charged.
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He is expected to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Monday July 28.
Senior investigation officer Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Gillies said: "I would like to thank the members of the local community who assisted us in our inquiries.
"I am grateful for their information and input which greatly contributed to our investigation."