Glasgow death: Man, 78, charged over death of woman after reports of 'disturbance' in home

Margaret McGowan, 71, died after being found seriously injured in a Glasgow home on Saturday, May 10.

A man has been charged with the death of a woman following a disturbance in a Glasgow home.

Margaret McGowan, 71, died after being found seriously injured by emergency services at a house in Newfield Square in Nitshill.

Police officers were called to the scene just before 9.45pm on Saturday, following a report of a disturbance a the property.

A 78-year-old man has since been charged in connection with her death, with police sharing that it was an isolated incident. A report is due to be made to the Procurator Fiscal.

Detective Inspector Jason Nicol said: “This is being treated as a contained incident and there is no wider risk to the public.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and a police presence may remain in the area as this work continues.”