Woman charged with culpable homicide over death of 40-year-old

A woman has appeared in court accused of culpable homicide following the death of a 40-year-old man at the weekend.

Simone Ramage, who is 37, is also charged with possession of an air weapon without a proper certificate.

The private court appearance follows an incident at a house in Chris Paterson Place, Galashiels, on Friday evening.

Brian Kowbel suffered injuries and was taken to Borders General Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Ramage, of Galashiels, made no plea at Selkirk Sheriff Court and the case was continued for further examination.

She was released on bail by Sheriff Peter Paterson.