Community scared after woman's body was found in Glasgow

Neighbours have reacted as police vans and officers have remained on their street since yesterday morning.

We previously reported how officers are currently in attendance at flats on Elmvale Street in the city's Springburn.

Police remain on the scene (Image: Newsquest)

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Now the residents have shared their fears as they feel “kept in the dark” as details about the “unexplained death” remain unknown at this time.

One person said: "A woman is dead and they are doing some kind of investigation now. Not sure but it is all kicking off."

A second person said: "I work nearby and the police have been here for so long. Pretty scary seeing all the vans and tape."

A third person said: "No one seeks to know anything, I live here but the details are being kept from us which is worrying."

A fourth person said: "Police seem to be keeping us in the dark. There's a real worry in the community. Something serious has happened."

Officers are investigating the scene (Image: Newsquest)

Tape has been used at the communal entrance to the flats and at a fence near a garden in front of the building.

Police have been pictured coming in and out of the building while a parked police van is stationed outside.

Detectives confirmed an investigation is underway following the discovery of a woman's body in a flat on the street.

Officers were notified at around 10.15am on Monday, August 15.

Police have taped off the area (Image: Newsquest+)

Officers were notified at around 10.15am on Monday, August 15. (Image: Newsquest)

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "An investigation is underway following the discovery of a woman's body within a flat in Elmvale Street, Glasgow.

“Officers were notified around 10.15am on Monday, 26 August, 2024.

"The inquiry is at an early stage and the death is being treated as unexplained.

"Officers remain in the area and enquiries are ongoing."