Woman (84) dies in Raigmore Hospital six days after suffering serious assault in her Forres home
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AN 84-year-old Forres woman who was seriously assaulted in her own home last week has died in hospital in Inverness.
At around 10pm on Sunday, August 28, police were called to Oyster Catcher Close, Knockomie Braes in Forres following a report of the woman being assaulted - she was taken to Raigmore Hospital with serious injuries.
Scott McCulloch (25), appeared in Inverness Sheriff Court on Tuesday, August 30 and made no plea to charges of assault to severe injury, danger of life and attempted murder.
He has been committed for further examination and remanded in custody.
His next court appearance is expected on Wednesday, September 7.
Police Scotland confirmed that the death of the woman.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “An 84-year-old woman was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness for treatment, but died on Saturday, September 3.
“A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection and a report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”
