A SECOND youth has been charged in connection with a fire which led to the partial collapse of a building.
Emergency services were called to reports of a fire at a four-storey building on Sandbed Street in Kilmarnock at around 9pm on Monday.
Six fire engines and two specialist units battled the blaze at its height, and crews worked through the night to bring the incident under control.
There were no reported injuries.
Police confirmed on Tuesday that they were treating the fire as wilful and that an investigation had been launched.
On Thursday, a 12-year-old boy was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
And on Friday, police said another 12-year-old boy had been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
Both youths are due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court later this month.
Police added that two 11-year-old boys have also been traced in connection with the fire.
The force said reports would be submitted to the relevant authorities.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A second 12-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with a fire in Kilmarnock.
"Around 9.30pm on Monday, 14 July, 2025, we received a report of a fire at a premises on Sandbed Street. There were no reported injuries, and the fire is being treated as wilful.
"A 12-year-old male youth was arrested and charged on Friday 18 July. A second 12-year-old boy had previously been arrested and charged on Thursday 17 July. Both are due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court at a later date.
"Two 11-year-old boys have also been traced in connection with the fire and reports will be submitted to relevant authorities.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland at 101, quoting reference 3692 of July 14.
