A teenager was arrested after running onto the grounds of Shortlees Primary School in Kilmarnock.
Police attempted to stop the 17-year-old man near the school on Earlston Avenue yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, October 2) just before 3pm in relation to a robbery.
However, the teenager ran off and was spotted in the grounds of Shortlees Primary before being apprehended a short distance away on Shortlees Crescent.
Despite speculation on social media, it is understood that the teen did not have a knife in his possession.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.55pm on Wednesday, October 2, officers attempted to stop a man in Earlston Avenue, Kilmarnock, in connection with an investigation into a robbery.
“The male made off however was traced a short time later in Shortlees Crescent.
“A 17-year-old male was subsequently arrested in connection with the robbery and enquiries are ongoing.”
East Ayrshire Council were contacted for comment.
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