A MAN has been charged with the murder of Sean McKay in Dalry on Sunday evening [October 10].

Gavin McVey, 38, appeared today [October 13] at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court charged with alleged involvement in the murder of 23-year-old father from Dalry.

McVey made no plea and was committed for further examination. 

He was remanded in custody to appear again at court for a second hearing within eight days.