Police have arrested a man following two separate robberies in Kilwinning.

Both incidents took place at the footpath towards the underpass at Pennyburn Road.

A 76-year-old woman's handbag was stolen from her on July 10 and a 55-year-old woman was robbed of a carrier bag containing her purse and mobile phone on September 9.

Police have thanked the public for their information regarding both incidents.

The 33-year-old man is also being investigated for an alleged assault involving a 22-year-old woman which took place at Byrehill Place September 13.