Woman charged with attempted murder following death of man in flat

James McMaster was found dead in a flat in Wishaw on December 5.

Woman charged with attempted murder following death of man in North Lanarkshire flatPolice Scotland

A woman has been charged with attempted murder following the death of a man in a North Lanarkshire flat.

Emergency services were called to Maxton Crescent, Wishaw, at around 2.10pm on December 5 following the death of James McMaster.

Investigating officers said after initial enquiries, they believed the 53-year-old was the victim of an assault and that investigations were continuing.

A 50-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident on Friday.

On Tuesday, Police Scotland confirmed a woman had been arrested and charged with attempted murder and assault in connection with the death.

The 47-year-old is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

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