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Man charged in connection with death of woman in Nitshill, Glasgow

A man has been charged in connection with the death of a woman in Glasgow.

Shortly before 9.45pm on Saturday, 10 May, 2025, officers attended the report of a disturbance at a house in Newfield Square in Nitshill.

A 71-year old woman was found seriously injured and was pronounced dead at the scene.

71-year-old woman with dark hair wearing glasses on her head and a top with white pattern

She can be named as Margaret McGowan.

A 78-year-old man has been charged in connection with her death and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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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