Man, 78, charged over death of woman at house in Glasgow

12 May 2025, 08:18 | Updated: 12 May 2025, 09:58

A 78-year-old man has been charged over the death of a woman in Glasgow.

Margaret McGowan, 71, was found seriously injured at a house in Newfield Square, Nitshill, shortly before 9.45pm on Saturday.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Scotland said officers had attended the property following a report of a disturbance.

The force said the suspect - who has not been named - was charged in connection with Ms McGowan's death and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

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Detective Inspector Jason Nicol said: "This is being treated as a contained incident and there is no wider risk to the public.

"Our enquiries are ongoing and a police presence may remain in the area as this work continues."

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