Google MapsA woman has been arrested following the death of a 78-year-old who was found injured inside a house in South Lanarkshire.
Emergency services were called to a house on Gilmour Drive in Hamilton around 8.25pm on Wednesday following reports of a seriously injured woman.
The 78-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 49-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with assault.
Police say officers remain in the area and enquiries are ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8.25pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, we were called to a report of a woman seriously injured within a house in Gilmour Drive, Hamilton.
“Emergency services attended and a 78-year-old woman was pronounced dead.
“The death is being treated as unexplained and a post mortem examination will be carried out.
“Officers remain at the scene and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers.
“A 49-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with assault.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
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