A woman has appeared in court accused of the murder of a pensioner in South Lanarkshire.
Susan Sergison, 78, was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency crews were called to a report of a woman seriously injured within a house in Hamilton’s Gilmour Drive on Wednesday night.
Suspect Louise Markson, 50, was arrested by Police Scotland in connection with assault.
At the time, the force said Ms Sergison’s death was being treated as “unexplained” pending a post-mortem examination.
Markson appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday, where she was accused of murder.
The suspect, of Wishaw in North Lanarkshire, made no plea and was remanded in custody.
She is due back in court within the next eight days.
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Chief Inspector Neil Smith, area commander, said: “My thoughts are with Susan’s family and friends at this very difficult time and our officers will continue to support them as this investigation continues.
“I am aware that this incident will be of concern to the community in Hamilton, but I would like to reassure people that we have a dedicated team of officers working on this investigation and there is no threat to the wider community.
“Officers will remain in the area as inquiries are carried out and anyone with any concerns can approach them.”
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