A series of touching floral tributes have been left at the scene of a tragic double stabbing in Kilmarnock.
Three white rose bouquets with heartfelt messages have been placed on the railings outside Crosshouse Hospita l in tribute to an 'angel' NHS worker, Emma Robertson Coupland, and her daughter, Nicole Anderson.
Emma, 39, tragically lost her life after being attacked in the car park of the Ayrshire hospital around 7.45pm on Thursday night.
Her daughter Nicole, 24, died just two miles away after being stabbed around 8pm on Portland Street, Kilmarnock, outside her work.
A 40-year-old man also died following a car crash on the A76 at 8.30pm - police confirmed all three incidents are linked.
As the community rallies around the women's family and friends, NHS colleagues of Emma's have been leaving flowers at the scene.
One message tied to bright colourful tulips reads: "Thinking of our dear colleague and your precious daughter."
Another heartfelt note attached to beautiful white roses stated: "Emma, NHS angel now heavens angel. RIP."
Meanwhile a third wrote: "Nicole, RIP angel. Thoughts with all the family."
Tributes have also been posted to the two women on social media as shocked friends and family struggle to comprehend the events.
Nicole's fiancée Vicky King posting a loving set of images remembering the takeaway worker.
The post read: "So glad I have all these memories with you. You'll never know how much you mean to me.
"I will love you till the end of time my darling. I will miss that beautiful smile, that wee gorgeous person inside and out.
"You made me the happiest person on this planet daily, until we meet again baby I love you. Sleep tight princess."
One family member paid tribute and said: "Life will never be the same without use".
Another wrote: "Rest in peace Emma Robertson Coupland and Nicole Anderson.
"Two amazing woman who will never be forgotten. Sending so much love to all of the family and friends."
One of Emma’s colleagues said: “Heartbroken to hear of the tragic news last night and was hoping I would wake this morning and it wouldn’t be true.
“One of the most genuine and caring people I’ve had the pleasure of working and being friends with.
“Rest in peace Nicole Anderson another angel that heaven has gained, thinking of all your family at this sad time.”
One nurse, who was wearing scrubs when she came out to pay tribute, told the Record: “I’ve been working today and everyone is absolutely devastated.
“There’s been a weird atmosphere in the hospital all day.
“I wasn’t in yesterday but a lot of my colleagues were and I can’t describe how difficult it’s been for them.
"It’s been really hard for us all.
“Everyone who knows Emma never had a bad word to say about her.It’s awful.”
Cops say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident, which is not being treated as terror-related.
Chief Superintendent Faroque Hussain said: “A number of locations remain cordoned off as officers continue to conduct enquiries.
"We are working to confirm the full circumstances of what has happened. If anyone has any information which could assist our enquiries, please do contact us.
“Understandably, people will be shocked by what has happened.
"We are still in the process of establishing the full circumstances, however, I would like to reassure people that there is no wider threat to the community.
"Officers will be on patrol and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers."
NHS Aryshire and Arran has released a statement saying increased 'staff support' is available to everyone affected.
The car park at the physiotherapy department will remain closed while police carry out further investigations.
The statement reads: "The terrible events of Thursday 4 February 2021 on the grounds of University Hospital Crosshouse and in the town of Kilmarnock will no doubt have had a massive impact on all those involved.
"Our thoughts and condolences are with all those involved.
"We have increased the staff care support available to our staff, and we are encouraging any members of our staff who have been affected to take advantage of the support available – whether that is by calling our helplines and speaking to a member of the staff care team, or attending the staff wellbeing hub.
"I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the professionalism of the staff who were involved in the incident. This was a particularly challenging incident, and our staff reacted with care and compassion.
"In terms of the incident, we are assisting Police Scotland with their investigations. As this is an ongoing investigation, we are unable to provide any further information at this time.
"Visitors to the hospital should note that the car park at the physiotherapy Department will remain closed until Police Scotland have concluded their investigations."
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