Elizabeth Colligan, 82, was pronounced dead after being found injured on Cardowan Road in Carntyne at around 4am on Saturday, April 18.
A man has been charged in connection with the death of Elizabeth Colligan in Glasgow.
The 82-year-old was pronounced dead after being found injured on Cardowan Road in the Carntyne area of the city at around 4am on Saturday, April 18.
Officers from Police Scotland launched a probe on Sunday after the pensioner, known as Betty, was found injured and pronounced dead at the property.
Cops then issued an appeal for Grant McKinnon – understood to be her grandson who previously lived with her.
In an update on Tuesday, detectives said dog units had been sent out to search for McKinnon, 30, and warned members of the public not to approach him. A few hours later, police confirmed a 30-year-old man had been arrested in connection with her death.
Pictures from the scene showed five or six officers detaining a man before he was led away to an open police van on the street. Police have now confirmed that the man has been charged. He is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court later today.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Elizabeth Colligan. Elizabeth, 82, was found injured on Cardowan Road in Glasgow around 4.20am on Saturday, 18 April, 2026.
“Emergency services attended, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. The 30-year-old is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday, April 22”
Detective Chief Inspector David Lamont added: “Our thoughts remain with Elizabeth’s family and friends during this very difficult time.
“We would like to thank the local community for their support while our investigation has been ongoing.”
Ten police vehicles were seen around a stretch of Cardowan Road following the incident. Multiple officers have been on scene and on patrol in the area since.
Forensics officers in their all-white suits were spotted on the street, with a tent erected outside a cottage block of flats. Officers were also seen carrying out door-to-door enquiries and have been reviewing CCTV as part of the probe.
Loved ones described Betty as “one in a million”, saying: “You never deserved this.”
A heartbreaking message attached to a bunch of flowers at the scene on Monday read: “Granny, I’m so sorry for the pain you went through and hope you’re at peace now…”
Meanwhile, Chloe Duncan said on Facebook: “Our wee aunty Betty only one left from our granny’s side. My mum’s wee aunt, my great aunty.
“Thinking of everyone in the family at this sad time, absolutely gutted, will cherish the memories we had with you when we were wee. Hope you are up there with granny now at peace, you never deserved this.”
Heartbroken locals also paid tribute to Elizabeth who was remembered as a “beautiful wee soul”. The gran worked as a lollipop woman at Our Lady of Peace RC Primary school in the city.
Lindsay Donald said: “Rest easy, Betty, you were the best wee lollipop woman there was. Thinking of the family at this awful time.”
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