Teen charged over Irvine beach attack on 16-year-old

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Image caption, A 16-year-old was taken to hospital following the attack on Irvine beach

A teenager has been charged over an attack at Irvine beach which left a 16-year-old boy seriously injured.

The boy was treated in hospital following the incident at about 18:25 on Monday.

Another 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged. He is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Friday.

Police say they will continue to patrol beaches across Ayrshire as part of the Safer Shores initiative.