A white van was rammed into the front doors of a police station, leaving them badly damaged.

The Vauxhall Combo van crashed into Ayr Police Station around 1am on Sunday, police said.

Pictures on social media showed the front doors had been broken off their hinges and were lying in the lobby.

The van drove off afterwards and was forcibly stopped by the police near the village of Tarbolton around ten miles away.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested over alleged drink-driving and road traffic offences. He is expected to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court on Monday.

Police Scotland said the incident was not being treated as terror related.

A police spokeswoman said: "No officers were injured as a result of the incident, however, the front of Ayr Police Office was extensively damaged.

"Once safety work has been completed, the office is expected to be open to the public later today.

"A 38-year-old man has been arrested and is presently detained in police custody in connection with alleged drink driving and road traffic offences."

Picture by Jamie McGeechan.