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Police name man who was murdered in Ayr flat

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Emergency services were called to Glenmuir Place on Saturday

Police have named a man who died in a flat in Ayr at the weekend.

Mark Blackwood, 42, was found seriously injured in a flat in Glenmuir Place, at about 20:10 on Saturday.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Scotland said his death is now being treated as murder following a post-mortem examination.

Det Insp Steven Slater of the force's major investigation team, has urged anyone with information to come forward.

"Our thoughts are with Mark's family and friends at this very difficult time," he said.

"It is vital that we get answers for them and we are fully committed to this.

"An extensive investigation is ongoing and officers are following a number of lines of enquiry."

He has asked anyone who was in the area at the time and may have information or CCTV footage to contact Police Scotland via a dedicated online form.