Four arrests made amid murder inquiry after woman's body found

Enquiries remain ongoing while two men and two woman have been arrested.

Four arrests made amid murder enquiry after woman’s body found in Ayr flat STV News

Four people have been arrested in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found in an Ayr flat.

Officers were called to a property on Nursery Hall at around 10.15am on Monday, March 27.

A body of a 41-year-old woman, later identified as Susan Turner from the Whitletts area of Ayr, was discovered.

Following a post-mortem examination, detectives from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team said the death was being treated as murder.

Police confirmed on Tuesday that two men, aged 25 and 49, and a 40-year-old woman had been arrested and enquiries were ongoing.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

The force later added that a 41-year-old woman had also been arrested.

Detective chief inspector Peter Sharp said: “Our thoughts remain with Susan’s family at what continues to be a difficult time for them.

“I would also like to thank the local community for their patience, help and assistance during our investigation and to those who came forward with information.”

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