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Murder investigation launched after Donegal woman found dead in Scotland

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a Donegal woman in Scotland.  

Ann Coll, 61, was found with serious injuries at a flat in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire at about 12.45am on Friday. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said they were treating the death as murder following the results of a post-mortem examination. 

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Officers have been making door-to-door inquiries in the town’s Newfield Place area.

Det Ch Insp Lynsey Watters, of the major investigation team, said: “Our thoughts are with Ann’s family and we are providing them with support at this very difficult time.”

“Our investigation into her murder is ongoing and I would urge anyone who can help to get in touch as soon as you can.

“I would ask anyone who believes they may have seen or heard anything which may be suspicious around the area to get in touch with us.

“There will be an additional police presence in the area as this work continues and I would urge anyone who has any concerns, or who believes they may have information to speak to our officers.”

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