First picture of Rutherglen woman found dead days before Christmas as murder investigation launched

Police have released a picture of a woman who died inside a flat in Rutherglen ^[1] on Friday, December 22. A murder investigation has now been been launched into Ann Coll's 'suspicious' death just days before Christmas.

The 61-year-old was found with serious injuries ^[2] at a property on Newfield Place in the town at around 12.45am. Emergency services raced to the scene, where she was pronounced dead.

Her death has been confirmed as suspicious following a post-mortem and a murder investigation is ongoing, led by detectives from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team.

Detective Chief Inspector Lynsey Watters said: “Our thoughts are with Ann’s family and we are providing them with support at this very difficult time.

“Our investigation into her murder is ongoing and I would urge anyone who can help to get in touch as soon as you can.

“I would ask anyone who believes they may have seen or heard anything which may be suspicious around the area to get in touch with us.”

Emergency services were called to the Rutherglen home in the early hours of Friday morning.

She added: “Extensive enquiries are ongoing in the area and officers continue to work door to door, along with other lines of investigation.

“There will be an additional police presence in the area as this work continues and I would urge anyone who has any concerns, or who believes they may have information to speak to our officers.”

Anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference 0110 of 22 December, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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