FOUR people have been arrested and charged following an alleged serious assault at the Rivergate Shopping Centre.
Police were called to the Irvine mall at around 6pm on Wednesday, January 7, after reports of a disturbance.
Locals stated that numerous officers descended on the premises, and images show a section inside the centre being cordoned off by cops.
The mall was also shut to the public following the incident, which eyewitnesses claimed was a "stabbing".
Police have since confirmed that one man was arrested and charged with two offences, including serious assault, in connection with the matter.
Another male was taken to hospital for treatment before being discharged. He was later charged with two alleged offences.
Two women were also arrested and charged by police over alleged breach of the peace offences.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6pm on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, we were called to reports of a disturbance at a shopping centre in Irvine.
“A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault and breach of the peace.
“Another 34-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged. He was arrested and charged in connection with an assault and bail offences.
"Two women, both aged 47, were arrested and charged in connection with breach of the peace.
“Reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
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