Man, 84, charged following the death of 84-year-old woman in the Borders

An 84-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a woman in the Borders.

Police said Margaret Maude Hanson, 84, was pronounced dead at a property in Wood Street, Galashiels, on Monday December 9.

Officers were called to a report of the death of a woman at the address at around 3.05am that day.

Margaret will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her

In a statement released through Police Scotland, her family said: “We are devastated at the loss of our mum and gran.

“Margaret will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.

“We would ask that our privacy is respected at this very difficult time.”

The 84-year-old man will appear at Selkirk Sheriff Court in due course.

Police Scotland Detective Inspector Debbie Duncan said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Margaret who are being supported by specialist officers.

“We would again ask that their privacy is respected at this time.”