A man has appeared in court for a second time charged with murdering a missing youth worker.

Ross Willox was arrested over the death of Emma Faulds from Kilmarnock.

The body of the 39-year-old, who was last seen at Fairfield Park in Monkton, Ayrshire, on Sunday, April 28, has yet to be found.

On his 40th birthday, Willox, of Monkton, made a second appearance in court accused of murdering Ms Faulds and attempting to defeat the ends of justice.

He made no plea or declaration during the private hearing at Ayr Sheriff Court and was committed for further examination.

Willox was remanded in custody and will appear in court at a later date.