Man charged in connection with woman’s death in house

Police were called to Torrance Avenue, Airdrie, following reports of a serious assault on Sunday morning.

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A man has been charged in connection with the death of a woman in North Lanarkshire.

Police were called to Torrance Avenue, Airdrie, following reports of a serious assault within a property at around 10.45am on Sunday.

A 54-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 60-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.

On Monday, Police Scotland confirmed that he had now been charged.

A force spokesperson said: “The 60-year-old man is expected to appear in court today.”