Teenager charged with sex assault on woman found dead

A TEENAGER has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault on a woman who was found dead inside her home.

• The body of Marie Reid was discovered in her sheltered housing accommodation

The 18-year-old man, who has also been charged in connection with an alleged theft and assault, was set to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.

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The body of 62-year-old Marie Reid was discovered in her sheltered housing accommodation in Easter Drylaw Way, and her death is still being treated as "unexplained".

Detectives said they were continuing to investigate the "cause and circumstances of her death" following an inconclusive postmortem, and asked anyone who has information that can assist with their enquiries to come forward.

The pensioner had last been seen alive on November 11, four days before her body was discovered by council staff at around 7.30pm on Monday, November 15.

Detective Inspector Matt Richards, who is leading the inquiry, said: "Despite this arrest, it is still not clear what has resulted in Mrs Reid's death and as such we continue to seek the assistance of the public.

"Marie Reid required care assistance and would regularly have people coming and going from her property so we are hopeful those who knew her best will be able to help us with our investigation.

"Anyone who believes they can assist with our enquiries is asked to contact police immediately."

Anyone with any information should contact police on 0131 311 3131, or the charity Crimestoppers in confidence and complete anonymity, on 0800 555 111.

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