Pensioner charged over death of 71-year-old woman

A pensioner has been charged in connection with the death of a 71-year-old woman in Glasgow.

Margaret McGowan was found seriously injured in a house in Newfield Square in Nitshill on Saturday evening and pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers had attended the property shortly before 9.45pm following a report of a “disturbance”.

A 78-year-old man has been charged in connection with Ms McGowan’s 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 inquiries are ongoing and a police presence may remain in the area as this work continues.”