Woman arrested after pensioner’s death
A 78-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene in South Lanarkshire on Wednesday night.
By contributor By Ryan McDougall, PA Scotland
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An elderly woman has died and another woman has been arrested following an incident in South Lanarkshire.
Police were called to reports of a woman being seriously injured in a house in Gilmour Drive, Hamilton, at around 8.25pm on Wednesday.
The 78-year-old was pronounced 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.
