A 54-year-old man has been arrested on a murder charge after the discovery of a body in a blue Ford Fiesta.
We have already reported on the mystery death of 46-year-old Michael Thomson.
He was found in the car on Saturday evening in a lay-by on the A77 bordering Dalmilling Golf Course in Ayr.
In breaking news we can now reveal detectives have charged the 54-year-old with murder.
He will appear in private at Ayr Sheriff Court tomorrow lunchtime.
The dead man, a convicted paedophile, lived in Ayr after moving from East Kilbride.
Detective Chief Inspector Alan McAlpine, senior investigating officer, said: "I would like to thank the public for their response to our appeals for information during our investigation.
"I'd also like to thank the local community for their patience during the part closure of the A77 while we conducted enquiries."
