The man was arrested by police following the discovery in the town’s Dean Park. Police believe it is missing Fife teenager Hazel North.
He is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court tomorrow.
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.”
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