Woman killed after multiple stabbings at supported living home in Stirling named

A woman who died after being stabbed during an incident at a supported living property in Stirling that saw two others injured has been named.

Michele Rutherford suffered fatal injuries in the disturbance shortly after 11am on Tuesday on Craighall Street.

The 54-year-old, from Stirling, was taken to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital by ambulance where she later died.

Detective inspector Scott Roxburgh said: “Our thoughts very much remain with Michele’s loved ones at this time, along with everyone else involved in this incident.”

Two women, aged 29 and 58, were also injured in the incident.

Another woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal stabbing and two serious assaults.

Police confirmed a 32-year-old had been charged in connection with the death and serious assaults.

She is due to appear at Stirling Sheriff Court on Thursday.

The property is run by the Richmond Fellowship Scotland, an adult mental health and learning disability charity.

A spokesperson told STV News: “We and all of our staff members are deeply saddened over this tragedy.

“Our thoughts are with all those affected at this devastating time.”

Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership commission the charity to provide 24/7 supported accommodation and care for adults.

A Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership spokesperson said: “Our heartfelt thoughts and sympathies are with this individual’s family and the other people involved in this tragic incident. Support is being offered to those affected.

“As a Police investigation is now under way, we are unable to comment further at this time.”