Pensioner dies after being found injured at a house in Hamilton

The 78-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene on Gilmour Drive

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Author: Stephanie AllisonPublished 16th Jan 2025

A woman's died at a property in Hamilton in an incident police are calling 'unexplained'.

Emergency services were called to reports of a woman injured in a house on Gilmour Drive last night.

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

A 49-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with assault.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 8.25pm on Wednesday, 15 January, 2025, we were called to a report of a woman seriously injured within a house in Gilmour Drive, Hamilton.

"Emergency services attended and a 78-year-old woman was pronounced dead.

"The death is being treated as unexplained and a post mortem examination will be carried out.

"Officers remain at the scene and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers.

"A 49-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with assault.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

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