Margaret Parker: Man charged over death of woman and attempted murder of two others in Edinburgh

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Updated 23 May 2024 at 8:45 am·1-min read

A man has been charged over the death of a 78-year-old woman and the attempted murder of two others in Edinburgh.

Police Scotland said emergency services were called to a disturbance within a house in the capital's Fernieside Crescent at around 8.25am on Tuesday.

Pensioner Margaret Parker was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 36-year-old was arrested and charged and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday.

The suspect has also been charged with the attempted murder of a 55-year-old woman and a 42-year-old woman during the same incident. The force said the women did not require medical treatment.

Police Scotland said it was an "isolated incident".

Detective Inspector Dougal Begg said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Margaret Parker and everyone affected by this tragic incident.

"A continued police presence can be seen in the area as officers continue their enquiries into this isolated incident."

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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