Murder probe after death of Ann Coll in Rutherglen

Ann Coll, 61, was found with serious injuries at a flat in Rutherglen

Detectives have begun a murder investigation into the death of a woman in South Lanarkshire.

Ann Coll, 61, was found with serious injuries at a flat in Rutherglen at about 00:45 on Friday. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said they were treating the death as murder following the results of a post-mortem examination.

Officers have been making door-to-door inquiries in the town's Newfield Place area.

Det Ch Insp Lynsey Watters, of the major investigation team, said: "Our thoughts are with Ann's family and we are providing them with support at this very difficult time."

Ms Coll is reported to have Irish ancestry and is said to have many relatives in West Donegal.

"Our investigation into her murder is ongoing and I would urge anyone who can help to get in touch as soon as you can," Det Ch Insp Watters continued.

"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."

She added: "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."

Ann Coll was found with serious injuries at a flat in Rutherglen on Friday.