Murder probe launched as woman who died following Glasgow 'disturbance' named

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found seriously injured in Glasgow.

Police were called to reports of a disturbance around 12.55pm on Tuesday on St Mungo Avenue in the Townhead area of the city.

Emergency services attended, and a woman was found seriously injured before being pronounced dead a short time later.

The woman has now been named as 40-year-old Sandie Butler from Glasgow.

Following a post-mortem examination on Wednesday, detectives are treating the death as murder.

Detective Chief Inspector Lynsey Watters of the Major Investigation Team said: “Our enquiries are ongoing, and an extensive investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding this death.

“There remains an increased police presence in the area as the investigation continues.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything around the time of this incident to please contact police.

“In addition, members of the public are asked to check their private CCTV or dash-cam footage as this may be significant in assisting us with our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting incident number 1661 of October 29, 2024.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.

Detectives have also set up a website that gives members of the public access to a form to send information anonymously directly to the Major Investigation Team.

The portal can be accessed at: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT24S11-PO1