A MAN has been arrested and charged following an alleged sexual assault on two teen girls in Ayr.

Police have confirmed that the 68-year-old will appear in court following the incident on Prestwick Road at around 7.30pm on Saturday, November 16.

A police spokesperson said: "A 68-year-old man has been arrested and charged following the alleged assault and sexual assault of two teenage girls on Prestwick Road, Ayr around 7.30pm on Saturday, November 16.

"He has been released on an undertaking to appear at court at a later date. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."