A 25-year-old man is due in court today in ­connection with the discovery of a woman's body in a Kilmarnock park.

Police believe it is missing Fife teenager Hazel North.

The man was arrested by police following the discovery in the town's Dean Park. He is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court today.

A police spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that a 25-year-old man has been arrested and is presently detained in police custody in connection with her death. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."