04/04/2008

Suspicious Death Investigated In Midlothian

Scottish police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a woman's body in a house in Midlothian on Thursday night.

The body of the 42-year-old woman was found after police were called to a house in Bonnyrigg around 11pm on Thursday.

Lothian and Borders Police confirmed that the death is being treated as suspicious. and that an investigation has been launched.

A 64-year-old man is assisting police with their enquiries.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 0131 311 3131 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.

(KMcA/JM)


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