A couple have been arrested and charged after an alleged domestic incident at a home in Kilwinning.  

The FM's sister, Gill Sturgeon, 46, was arrested on Wednesday [August 11] in connection with an earlier incident last week on Saturday [August 7] when police previously arrested Steven Waite, aged 50, following the call out.  

Police confirmed to the Times today [Friday] both were since charged and released on undertakings to later appear to face allegations at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court at a later date. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 50-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with an incident that took place within a house in Kilwinning on Saturday, 7 August.  

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"He was released on an undertaking to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court at a later date. A full report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

“On Wednesday, 11 August, a 46-year-old woman was arrested and charged following a report made on Tuesday, 10 August regarding an incident that took place within a house in Kilwinning on Saturday, 7 August.  

"She has been released on an undertaking to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court at a later date.  

"A full report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal." 

Police Scotland can be contacted on 101 – in an emergency always dial 999.