A Rutherglen murder victim's dog alerted neighbours who called the police.
As the Glasgow Times previously reported, Ann Coll, 61, was found with serious injuries inside a property on Newfield Place at around 12.45am on Friday, December 22.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Now, the Scottish Sun reported that her dog Lola started barking after her owner got hurt, which alerted neighbours.
One resident said: “Ann and Lola were inseparable but the dog never made any noise at night — she was very well behaved.
“People knew something was up when she kept barking but nobody realised what had happened to poor Ann.
“It’s sickening to think the person who did this is still out there walking the streets.”
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Her death is being treated as murder and police officers are appealing to anyone who saw her that day.
Detective Chief Inspector Lynsey Watters said: “Our thoughts are with Ann’s family and we are providing them with support at this very difficult time.
“Our investigation into her murder is ongoing and I would urge anyone who can help to get in touch as soon as you can.
“I would ask anyone who believes they may have seen or heard anything which may be suspicious around the area to get in touch with us.”
She added: “Extensive enquiries are ongoing in the area and officers continue to work door to door, along with other lines of investigation.
“There will be an additional police presence in the area as this work continues and I would urge anyone who has any concerns, or who believes they may have information to speak to our officers.”
Anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference 0110 of December 22, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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