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Scott McCulloch (25) charged with killing his 84-year-old grandmother after she dies in hospital


By Ali Morrison

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A FORRES man has been charged with murdering his 84-year-old grandmother.

Police outside the house in Forres soon after the incident. Picture: Highland News and Media
Police outside the house in Forres soon after the incident. Picture: Highland News and Media

Scott McCulloch appeared today (Wednesday, September 7) in private at Inverness Sheriff Court

He made no plea to assaulting and killing Patricia Bitters who died in Raigmore Hospital on Saturday.

At around 10pm on Sunday, August 28, police were called to Oyster Catcher Close, Knockomie Braes following a report of a woman being assaulted.

McCulloch (25) was fully committed and has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance.

Inverness Sheriff Court.
Inverness Sheriff Court.

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