Woman arrested in connection with alleged assault after pensioner’s death

16 Jan 2025 • 9:53 PM MYT
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An elderly woman has died and another woman has been arrested following an incident in South Lanarkshire.

At around 8.25pm on Wednesday, police were called to reports of a woman being seriously injured in a house in Gilmour Drive, Hamilton.

The 78-year-old was found dead at the scene.

Police Scotland are treating the incident as unexplained and a 49-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with alleged assault.

Officers are still in the area and have encouraged the public to come forward with any information while inquiries continue.