A WOMAN has been found dead in the Borders following an “alleged disturbance”, according to police.
The 57-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene at a flat in Trevelyan Terrace, Hawick, on Monday night (August 9), say officers.
A 54-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident, according to police.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We received a report of an alleged disturbance within a flat on Trevelyan Terrace, Hawick, around 9pm on Monday, August 9.
"A 57-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. A 54-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
"He is due to appear at Selkirk Sheriff Court today (Wednesday, August 11)."
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