Man dead after incident in Galashiels, woman arrested

A bouquet of flowers was left outside a property in Galashiels Credit: ITV Border

A man has died following an incident at a property in Galashiels.

Police were called to an incident at a property on Chris Paterson Place in the town, at around 6pm on Friday (17 February), to reports of an injured man.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said:

“The 40-year-old was taken to Borders General Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

“A 38-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing.

“The incident occurred within a dwelling and officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the investigation. There was no risk to the wider community.”

A police car and officers remain guarding a property on the cul-de-sac today.

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