Two murdered man on his doorstep in 'brutal, pre-meditated' stabbing

BBC Scotland Thursday 09 July 2026, 09:47 UTC 1 min read

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Marshall Strachan and Kieran Lindsay, both 21, attacked John Taylor, 44, in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, in 2024.

Marshall Strachan (PERSON) Kieran Lindsay (PERSON) John Taylor (PERSON) Kilwinning (LOCATION) North Ayrshire (LOCATION)

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