Local man arrested in connection with ‘suspicious’ death of pensioner

The woman lived on The Avenues


A local 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection the mysterious death of an elderly woman living on The Avenues.

Police officers were called to a house at approximately 10am Sunday morning after concerns were raised regarding the safety of a local man. After he was treated at hospital police searched the property on The Avenues in connection with the incident. It was then that they found the pensioner’s body.

The woman was described by neighbours as being “frail” and a “recluse who kept herself to herself”. Forensic Services vans are currently parked outside of the property, which is surrounded by Police security tape.

Two forensic vans and officers wearing in white suits have also reportedly been seen at the property, along with bagged evidence out on the front lawn.

Another property on Kinghorn Avenue is also being inspected by Police in relation to the incident.

The man remains in custody.