Flowers laid for murdered woman (32) outside home in Elgin

By Chris Saunderson

- chris.saunderson@hnmedia.co.uk

Published: 16:18, 19 November 2023

| Updated: 16:23, 19 November 2023

FLOWERS have started to be laid close to the scene of a murder in Elgin.

Floral tributes outside the property in Elgin. Picture: Jasperimage

Police remain at the scene at Anderson Drive in New Elgin.

The horror unfolded around 7.20pm on Thursday, November 16 when a 32-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

She is understood to be mum of two Kiesha Donaghy.

Detectives were seen entering the property earlier this afternoon.

A murder investigation was launched following a post mortem examination and the police have asked local residents to come forward if they have any information.

The area immediately around the small block of flats is cordoned off and guarded by a uniformed officer. Picture: Jasperimage

Local councillor John Divers said: "It is a dreadful situation and terrible to happen to someone so young.

"I only stay two minutes away from the scene. I knew the woman to see her.

"It is a total shock and the immediate neighbours will be concerned about the whole thing.

"Hopefully the police will get a positive outcome to their enquiry".

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