Man arrested after elderly woman found dead in her home

A 75-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Hamilton on Sunday.

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A man has been arrested after a pensioner was found dead at her home in South Lanarkshire.

The 75-year-old woman’s body was discovered in a house, on Dalziel Street, Hamilton, at around 4.30pm on Sunday.

Police have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with her death.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 75-year-old woman in Dalziel Street, Hamilton.

“The incident was reported at around 4.30pm on Sunday, February 9.

“Inquiries remain ongoing.”