57-year-old Hawick woman found dead after report of a disturbance

A community is in shock after a Hawick woman was found dead following the report of a disturbance.

By Paul Kely

Published 11th Aug 2021, 17:23 BST

Updated 11th Aug 2021, 17:33 BST

The 57-year-old was pronounced dead at a flat in Trevelyan Terrace on Monday night, August 9.

A 54-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident, according to police.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We received a report of an alleged disturbance within a flat on Trevelyan Terrace, Hawick, around 9pm on Monday, August 9.

"A 57-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. A 54-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

"He is due to appear at Selkirk Sheriff Court today (Wednesday, August 11)."