A murder enquiry has been launched after the body of a man was found in an Ayrshire flat .
Robert Stewart Clelland - known locally as Stewart - was found dead in his home in Galston on Wednesday morning.
The 56-year-old’s death was initially being treated as “unexplained” following the 6.20am discovery at the property on Wallace Street.
Police Scotland have confirmed his death is being treated as murder and appealed for witnesses to a disturbance heard near his flat to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Sommerville said: “We know that Stewart had been in a pub on Wallace Street near to his home until around 9pm on Tuesday and had later called a family member via the phone around 10pm.
“We also understand from our enquiries so far that there was some kind of disturbance or raised voices heard in the vicinity of his home around 11.30pm.
“Officers are speaking to neighbours and checking CCTV and are keen to hear from anyone who saw Stewart that night, who might have seen or heard the disturbance, or indeed who may have any information that will assist our enquiry.
“This is a small close knit town and we want to catch the person responsible for Stewart’s murder.”
Police are also appealing to anyone who may have seen Stewart’s grey Nissan NV 200 being driven or parked at Bentick Square.
