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Death of Peterhead grandmother being treated as murder

A 30-year-old man is due to appear at Peterhead Sheriff Court tomorrow.

Portrait picture of Elizabeth Watson smiling at camera set against green background.
The funeral of Elizabeth Watson will be held next week. Image: Facebook.

The death of a woman at a property in Peterhead earlier this week is being treated as a murder, police have confirmed.

Elizabeth Watson, 58, was found by police after being called to an address in the Catto Drive area of the town on Tuesday evening.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police car parked across Catto Drive in Peterhead.
Police at Catto Drive in Peterhead yesterday. Image: Cameron Roy/DC Thomson.

A 30-year-old man has been charged in connection with her death and is due to appear at Peterhead Sheriff Court tomorrow.

Mrs Watson’s family has released a statement, saying: “Elizabeth was a much loved mum and grandma, she will be missed dearly by many.”

Yesterday, neighbours paid tribute to her, calling her a “hard working” woman.

‘No risk to wider public’

Police will maintain a presence in the area in the coming days but have stressed there is no risk to the public.

Forensic officers have been seen at the Catto Drive home gathering evidence as part of their investigation.

Forensic police officers at the home of Elizabeth Watson on Catto Drive in Peterhead. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

Detective Inspector James Callander said: “Our thoughts are with Elizabeth’s family and friends at this difficult time, as well as everyone in the local community affected by her death.

“We are treating this as a contained incident and there is no risk to the wider public.

“A police presence will remain in the area in the coming days, including detectives from the major investigation team. Specialist officers are providing Elizabeth’s family with support.

“Anyone who may have information which could assist our enquiries is asked to call 101, quoting reference 3212 of June 27.”