Man, 84, in court charged with murdering wife

An 84-year-old antheral has appeared successful tribunal charged with the execution of his woman successful their Galashiels home.

Margaret Hanson, besides aged 84, was recovered dormant astatine the location successful Wood Street aft constabulary were called astatine astir 03:00 connected Monday.

Her hubby John Hanson, a retired nurse, appeared successful backstage astatine Selkirk Sheriff Court charged with her murder.

He made nary plea and the lawsuit was continued for further examination.

He was remanded successful custody and is owed to look successful tribunal again wrong 8 days.

In a statement, released done Police Scotland, Mrs Hanson's household said: "We are devastated astatine the nonaccomplishment of our mum and gran.

"Margaret volition beryllium sorely missed by each who knew and loved her.

"We would inquire that our privateness is respected astatine this precise hard time."

Det Insp Debbie Duncan said: "Our thoughts stay with the household and friends of Margaret who are being supported by specializer officers."