A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman more than 30 years ago.
Thirty-one year old Shona Stevens was discovered injured in the Bourtreehill Park area of Irvine, North Ayrshire on Thursday, 10 November, 1994.
The mum-of-one later died in hospital from her injuries three days later.
A man aged 67 has now been arrested in connection with her death.
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In 2021 a £10,000 reward was offered for any details that could identify her attacker on BBC’s Crimewatch Live.
Shona’s daughter Candice told the programme: ‘Losing my mum has impacted every facet of my life.
‘It has been 30 years. My mum deserves justice. My gran, who is now 90, deserves justice. So do I.’
Shona was last seen walking down a street near her home after visiting shops at around 1.30pm.
She was later found on a footpath to the back of Alder Green with severe wounds.
Police Scotland had issued a fresh appeal for information relating to her case ahead of the 30th anniversary of her death last year.
Officials had also appealed for help explaining a novelty key ring found at the crime scene, which they believed could have belonged to the attacker.
DCI Stuart Gillies, who is the senior investigating officer on the case, said: ‘I would like to thank the members of the local community who assisted us in our enquiries. I am grateful for their information and input which contributed to our investigation.’
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