Jumat, 05 Februari 2021

Kilmarnock man who died in crash was ex of Scots mum 'stabbed' before daughter in double tragedy - Daily Record

A man who died in Kilmarnock just minutes after a mum and her daughter were knifed to death in a double slaying has been named locally as Steven Robertson.

The 40-year-old passed away after a car crash on the C50, a road between the B7036 and the A76, at around 8.30pm on Thursday.

Mercy crews raced to the scene but he was declared a short time later as officers locked down the scene.

Steven Robertson died just minutes after mum-of-four Emma was knifed to death at Crosshouse Hospital

Specialist forensic teams were today seen scouring the wreckage of the vehicle, which collided with a tree.

Mum-of-four and NHS worker Emma Robertson Coupland died after being attacked in the car park of Crosshouse Hospital at around 7.45pm.

Just minutes later, the 39-year-old’s daughter Nicole Anderson,24, was knifed on the nearby Portland Street in the town centre.

She was rushed to Crosshouse Hospital for treatment but was tragically pronounced dead a short time later.

Steven Robertson with ex-wife Emma and Nicole WARNING Internet Unknown Copyright

Steven Robertson is understood to be the estranged husband of tragic hospital worker Emma and police now say that all three incidents on Thursday night were liked.

Relatives of those involved in the tragedy have been made aware.

Police Scotland 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.

Forensic officers examined the car which crashed into a tree minutes after the stabbing horror

“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."

Crosshouse Hospital was temporarily locked down by armed officers as chaos broke out on Thursday night.

Ambulances were diverted to the University Hospital Ayr before service resumed a few hours later.

Dozens of tributes have poured in for the tragic mother and daughter duo who were described as "two beautiful girls taken far too soon."

Nicole's devastated fiancee Vicky King changed her profile picture on social media in memory of the 24-year-old and described her as an angel.

Nicole Anderson and mum Emma both tragically died on Thursday night

She wrote: "My beautiful wee angel I will love you forever. Hoping I could wake up and this all be a dream can’t take it in I’m completely broken."

"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."

John Burns, Chief Executive of NHS Ayrshire & Arran offered his condolences to all involved and praised staff for their ‘professionalism’ during the incident.

Police enquiries into the Kilmarnock tragedy remain ongoing

He said: “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.

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“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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